Rainsong vs Tradewind
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Rainsong belongs to the blue family and Tradewind to the blue-grey family. Rainsong (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Tradewind (LRV 61), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rainsong vs Tradewind in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Rainsong and Tradewind 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Rainsong will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tradewind would.
Color Details
Rainsong vs Tradewind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainsong on one side and Tradewind 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.