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Sherwin-Williams Raindrop

SW 6485 · #9EC6C6 · LRV 51.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Favorite Sweater is a 97% match

Raindrop (SW 6485) is a mid-tone blue from Sherwin-Williams with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 51.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Favorite Sweater (97% match).

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LRV

51.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6485

HEX

#9EC6C6

RGB

158, 198, 198

HSL

180°, 26%, 70%

Family

Blues

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Raindrop FAQ

What undertone does Raindrop have?

Raindrop is a mid-tone blue with a strong blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Raindrop?

Raindrop has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Raindrop in other brands?

Valspar: Favorite Sweater (P028), 97%; Behr: Ocean Boulevard (PPU13-10), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Thunderbird (675), 95%; PPG: Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4), 95%; Glidden: Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aquaverde (HGSW9051), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Seaport (DE5744), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Dix Blue (No. 82), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Raindrop?

The HEX code of Raindrop (SW 6485) is #9EC6C6, RGB 158, 198, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.