Rain
With a focus on versatile tones, Rain (6219) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 54 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#ABBEBF
LRV
49.25
Rain's Color Strip
Rain is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tradewind and Interesting Aqua. The strip spans from Tradewind at the lightest end to Still Water at the deepest. Strip 219 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Rain in Real Rooms
Rain has a medium-high LRV of 49.25 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bedroom, bathroom, front door, kitchen cabinets, kitchen, living room and house.
14 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Rain on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Sherwin Williams Rain wall paint review
@vintgsue
5 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Rain reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Sherwin Williams SW 6219 bedroom interior
@esdinteriors
Sherwin Williams Rain bedroom interior
@esdinteriors
Blue walls bedroom interior Sherwin Williams Rain
@vintgsue
Sherwin Williams Rain bedroom paint
@misseffie_
Sherwin Williams Rain bedroom review
@to_mimishousewego
13 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Rain provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
SW Rain bathroom color
@kathrynsalyerdesign
4 Front Door Photos
A front door in Rain is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front Door
@lizspraggrealestate
Sherwin Williams Rain Front Door
@lizspraggrealestate
Sherwin Williams Rain front door interior
@creationsbymegans
SW Rain front door interior
@creationsbymegans
10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Rain for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Sherwin Williams Rain furniture cabinet
@mcnuttdesigns
1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Rain adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Sw Rain Kitchen
@painter_lady_
6 Living Room Photos
Rain works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Sherwin Williams Rain living room picture
@emdunn19
1 House Photo
Rain on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Sherwin Williams Rain house exterior paint review
@poppy.home.design
