Gentle Aquamarine vs Raindrop paint color comparison

Gentle Aquamarine vs Raindrop

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (54 vs 52), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.2 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

Gentle Aquamarine
Sherwin-Williams · 9046
LRV54.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9046
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams · 6485
LRV51.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6485
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Gentle Aquamarine vs Raindrop Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gentle Aquamarine 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.