Patience vs Rain Cloud paint color comparison

Patience vs Rain Cloud

PatienceSherwin-WilliamsvsRain CloudSherwin-WilliamsΔE 48.7 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Patience reads as beige, while Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 67 vs 11, Patience will read as the brighter of the two — a 55-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Patience's warm character against Rain Cloud's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 48.7, 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

Patience
Sherwin-Williams · 7555
LRV66.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7555
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams · 9639
LRV11.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9639
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Patience vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison

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