Rainstorm
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Rainstorm remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 29 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#244653
LRV
5.38
Rainstorm's Color Strip
Rainstorm is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 220 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Rainstorm in Real Rooms
Rainstorm has a low LRV of 5.38 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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, front door, living room, kitchen cabinets, house and bathroom.
9 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Rainstorm, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
SW Rainstorm hallway inspiration
@sevenravensinteriors
2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Rainstorm changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Sherwin Williams Rainstorm front door paint
@cathygreeninteriors
Sherwin Williams Rainstorm front door
@chateaudavignon
5 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Rainstorm. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living Room
@bndecoraz
Sherwin Williams Rainstorm Living Room
@stoeckinteriors
Sherwin Williams Rainstorm living room inspiration
@haus.inspired
SW Rainstorm living room color review
@bndecoraz
SW Rainstorm living room interior
@erinag99
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Rainstorm on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
SW 6230 kitchen cabinets color review
@empiregmq
3 House Photos
In suburban environments, Rainstorm provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
SW Rainstorm house exterior paint
@sim1nster
SW 6230 house exterior color
@sim1nster
Sherwin Williams Rainstorm Exterior
@eastcoastalfarmhouse
3 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Rainstorm and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Sherwin Williams SW 6230 bathroom vanity color
@deboeverinteriors
Sherwin Williams Rainstorm bathroom vanity paint
@deboeverinteriors
Sw 6230 Bathroom
@jackpowers84
