Open Air vs Raindrop paint color comparison

Open Air vs Raindrop

Open AirSherwin-WilliamsvsRaindropSherwin-WilliamsΔE 11.5 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 70 vs 52, Open Air will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Open Air
Sherwin-Williams · 6491
LRV70.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6491
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams · 6485
LRV51.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6485
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Open Air vs Raindrop Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Open Air 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.