Rain vs Sleepy Blue
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Rain reads as blue-grey, while Sleepy Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 58 vs 49, Sleepy Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-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 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rain vs Sleepy Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Rain and Sleepy Blue 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 amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Sleepy Blue will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rain would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Sleepy Blue will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rain would.
Color Details
Rain vs Sleepy Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rain on one side and Sleepy Blue 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.