Rain vs Windy Blue
Rain (Tikkurila) and Windy Blue (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. The 4-point LRV gap — 48 for Windy Blue vs 44 for Rain — means Windy Blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 3.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room.
Rain vs Windy Blue Color Comparison
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.
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Rain vs Windy Blue in Real Spaces
Rain and Windy Blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Windy Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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