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Sherwin-Williams Rain Cloud

SW 9639 · #536168 · LRV ~11.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Mysterious (~96% proximity)

Rain Cloud (SW 9639) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Mysterious (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Rain Cloud in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9639

HEX

#536168

RGB

83, 97, 104

HSL

200°, 11%, 37%

Family

Blues

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Rain Cloud FAQ

What undertone does Rain Cloud have?

Rain Cloud is a deep blue with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Rain Cloud?

Rain Cloud has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Rain Cloud in other brands?

PPG: Mysterious (PPG1037-6), ~96% proximity; Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Mysterious (PPG1037-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Nocturnal Gray (2135-30), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Novelty Navy (DE6335), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Relaxed Navy (5001-2B), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Rain Cloud?

The HEX code of Rain Cloud (SW 9639) is #536168, RGB 83, 97, 104. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.