Limewash vs Rain Cloud paint color comparison

Limewash vs Rain Cloud

LimewashSherwin-WilliamsvsRain CloudSherwin-WilliamsΔE 46.9 — Very different colors

Limewash and Rain Cloud come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Limewash reads as beige-greige, while Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 55-point LRV gap — 67 for Limewash vs 11 for Rain Cloud — means Limewash will open up a space more effectively. Where Limewash leans warm, Rain Cloud reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 46.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Limewash
Sherwin-Williams · 9589
LRV66.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9589
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams · 9639
LRV11.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9639
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Limewash vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Limewash on one side and Rain Cloud 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.