Rain vs Wave
Rain is a Sherwin-Williams color while Wave comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Rain belongs to the blue-grey family and Wave to the blue family. With LRVs of 49 and 49, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Rain vs Wave Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rain on one side and Wave 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.
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