Sherwin-Williams • 9681

Rainsong

Name: Sherwin-Williams Rainsong 9681
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on bright and airy tones, Rainsong (9681) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#DDE6E5

LRV

77.77

Light Reflectance Value

77.77

light

Temperaturecool

Collection

Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected

Rainsong in Real Rooms

Rainsong has a high LRV of 77.77 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's cool-toned, 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 dining room, kitchen and living room.

1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Rainsong with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Sherwin Williams SW 9681 dining room paint

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2 Kitchen Photos

Rainsong is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

Sherwin Williams Rainsong kitchen paint

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Sherwin Williams SW 9681 kitchen review

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3 Living Room Photos

Rainsong provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.