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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Hallway walls painted Rainstorm create a sophisticated transition space.
@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.
Front door painted Rainstorm makes a bold architectural statement.
@cathygreeninteriors
Entry door in Rainstorm makes a bold statement against the home's light exterior trim.
@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 walls wrapped in Rainstorm create an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere.
@bndecoraz
Living room's Rainstorm walls provide a refined backdrop for furnishings.
@stoeckinteriors
Accent walls in Rainstorm create intimate seating areas within this open living space.
@haus.inspired
Wall paneling painted Rainstorm establishes a calm, sophisticated backdrop for this living room.
@bndecoraz
Deep-toned walls in Rainstorm showcase neutral furnishings and natural light beautifully.
@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.
Shaker-style kitchen cabinets painted in Rainstorm create a sophisticated, moody aesthetic.
@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.
Home exterior siding painted in Rainstorm contrasts sharply with crisp white shutters and trim.
@sim1nster
This home's board-and-batten exterior walls in Rainstorm create dramatic curb appeal.
@sim1nster
Horizontal siding in Rainstorm defines the contemporary character of this residential home.
@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.
Bathroom vanity painted in Rainstorm adds unexpected depth and drama to this spa-like space.
@deboeverinteriors
Custom vanity cabinetry in Rainstorm coordinates with marble countertops and brushed nickel fixtures.
@deboeverinteriors
Vanity base in Rainstorm provides moody sophistication in this minimalist bathroom design.
@jackpowers84
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 5, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Fleur De Sel reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 5), opening up a space where Rainstorm encloses it.
At LRV 37 vs 5, Frosted Emerald is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 5, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 5, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 5), opening up a space where Rainstorm encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 5, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 5, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 5), opening up a space where Rainstorm encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Silken Peacock reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (14 vs 5) makes Santorini Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Turkish Tile reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
