Sherwin Williams Rainsong SW 9681

What are Sherwin Williams Rainsong undertones?

The undertones of Rainsong can be accurately described as a Green and Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Rainsong SW 9681 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 173° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9681 Rainsong HSL code: 173, 15%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Rainsong

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rainsong:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9681
Rainsong

• SW 6525
  Rarified Air

  

• SW 6511
  Snowdrop

  

• SW 7133
  Faraway Blue

  

Darker shades

SW 9681
Rainsong

• SW 0019
  Festoon Aqua

  

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9051
  Aquaverde

  

• SW 6478
  Watery

  

• SW 6218
  Tradewind

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rainsong with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 353, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Chaise Mauve.

SW 9681
Rainsong

• SW 6826
  Whimsical White

  

• SW 6016
  Chaise Mauve

  

• SW 6281
  Wallflower

  

• SW 7630
  Raisin

  

• SW 6026
  River Rouge

  

• SW 6282
  Mauve Finery

  

• SW 0004
  Rose Brocade

  

LRV of Rainsong

Rainsong has an LRV of 77.77% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dde6e5
RGB Decimal	221, 230, 229
RGB Percent	86.67%, 90.20%, 89.80%
HSV	Hue: 173° Saturation: 3.91% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(173, 15, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.91 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.43 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 227.195 I: -5.042 Q: -2.215
XYZ	X: 72.255 Y: 77.622 Z: 85.284
CIE Lab	L:90.607 a:-3.184 b:-0.554
CIE Luv	L:90.607 u:-4.929 v:-0.286
Decimal	14542565
Hunter Lab	88.104, -7.792, 4.28