Color Palettes

Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211)

Rainwashed is a light, airy blend of green, blue and gray that feels fresh and peaceful. It reads more aqua in bright light and grayer in shade. It is a popular choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms and nurseries.

Rainwashed · SW 6211

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Light aqua-green with a soft gray undertone.

LRV 59: Rainwashed is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.

Where to use it: Bathroom, laundry room, nursery, bedroom.

Trim: Rainwashed pairs well with Pure White SW 7005 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Rainwashed on walls, trim and accents.

Pure White SW 7005#EDECE6Sea Salt SW 6204#CDD2CANaval SW 6244#2F3D4CTopsail SW 6217#DAE2E0

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Rainwashed from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Quiet Moments 1563Benjamin Moore · #C7CFC8 · ΔE 1.6, nearly identicalWoodlawn Blue HC-147Benjamin Moore · #C1D0CA · ΔE 1.9, nearly identicalFrosted Sage N400-2Behr · #C6D1C4 · ΔE 2.9, very closeLight French Gray 720E-2Behr · #C9CFCC · ΔE 3.5, very close

Rainwashed lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Rainwashed

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Monochromatic palette · Rainwashed
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Colors similar to Rainwashed

Ash grayPearl grayLight graySilverTimberwolfGainsboroHeather grayFrench grayPastel blueGreige

More Sherwin-Williams greens

Svelte Sage SW 6164Sea Salt SW 6204Comfort Gray SW 6205Oyster Bay SW 6206Retreat SW 6207Pewter Green SW 6208Ripe Olive SW 6209Halcyon Green SW 6213Clary Sage SW 6178Softened Green SW 6177Evergreen Fog SW 9130Dried Thyme SW 6186Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816Jasper SW 6216Liveable Green SW 6176Aloe SW 6464Acacia Haze SW 9132Underseas SW 6214Privilege Green SW 6193Argyle SW 6747Escape Gray SW 6185Contented SW 6191

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed?

The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) is #C2CDC5, which is rgb(194, 205, 197). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Rainwashed?

Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 59. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Rainwashed is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.

Is Rainwashed warm or cool?

Rainwashed has a light aqua-green with a soft gray undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rainwashed?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed is Quiet Moments (1563, #C7CFC8), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Rainwashed?

The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed is Frosted Sage (N400-2, #C6D1C4), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.