Rainsong vs Whimsical White paint color comparison

Rainsong vs Whimsical White

Rainsong and Whimsical White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Rainsong reads as blue, while Whimsical White reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 78 vs 79 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams · 9681
LRV77.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9681
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Whimsical White
Sherwin-Williams · 6826
LRV79.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6826
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Rainsong vs Whimsical White Simulated Comparison

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