Daphne vs Let it Rain
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Daphne belongs to the blue family and Let it Rain to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (32 vs 34), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Daphne runs cool while Let it Rain is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Daphne vs Let it Rain in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Daphne and Let it Rain are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Let it Rain brings more warmth to the space, while Daphne keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Daphne vs Let it Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daphne on one side and Let it Rain on the other.
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.
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