Rainstorm vs Yarrow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Rainstorm belongs to the blue family and Yarrow to the beige family. Yarrow (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Rainstorm (LRV 5), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rainstorm runs cool while Yarrow is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 79.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rainstorm vs Yarrow in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Rainstorm and Yarrow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Yarrow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rainstorm.
Color Details
Rainstorm vs Yarrow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainstorm on one side and Yarrow 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.