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.
More Rainsong comparisons
See how Rainsong stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 78 vs 52, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 30, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 60, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 43, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Rainsong reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Rainsong reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 31, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 7, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 24, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 57, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.