Blue Sky vs Raindrop paint color comparison

Blue Sky vs Raindrop

Blue SkySherwin-WilliamsvsRaindropSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Blue Sky (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Raindrop (LRV 52), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blue Sky
Sherwin-Williams · 0063
LRV58.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0063
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams · 6485
LRV51.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6485
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Blue Sky vs Raindrop Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Sky on one side and Raindrop on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.