Rainsong vs Topsail paint color comparison

Rainsong vs Topsail

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Rainsong reads as blue, while Topsail reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 75, Rainsong will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-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. With a ΔE of 1.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Rainsong vs Topsail in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Rainsong and Topsail 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Rainsong has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Rainsong gives the walls a little more lift.

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Color Details

Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams · 9681
LRV77.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9681
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Topsail
Sherwin-Williams · 6217
LRV74.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6217
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Rainsong vs Topsail Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainsong on one side and Topsail 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.