Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams Rainsong (9681) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#DDE6E5LRV
77.77
Rainsong in Rooms
Follow Rainsong from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Dining Room Photo
Across 1 dining room image, Rainsong (9681) meets natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Dining chairs stand out against Rainsong walls creating elegant contrast.
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2 Kitchen Photos
2 kitchen images trace Rainsong (9681) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. Its place within Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Kitchen cabinets and countertops complement Rainsong walls beautifully.
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White trim pops against Rainsong walls throughout this bright kitchen.
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3 Living Room Photos
Rainsong (9681) can change noticeably under the movement from window light to lamplight. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Sofa and artwork anchor a living room wrapped in Rainsong.
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Neutral furnishings blend seamlessly with Rainsong walls in this calm space.
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Layered textures and lighting showcase Rainsong's depth in this living area.
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Coordinating Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes White Sand the marginally brighter of the two.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 54), opening up a space where Silver Tipped Sage encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 4, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (78 vs 73) makes Rainsong the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Faraway Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 78 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 79 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 78 vs 46, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 64), opening up a space where Wallflower encloses it.
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where River Rouge encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 51, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 19, Rainsong is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 78 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Faraway Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Rainsong reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 46), opening up a space where Festoon Aqua encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (78 vs 73) makes Rainsong the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Drift through a misty morning sky with this airy light blue, where soft gray undertones create a calming, contemplative mood. Perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms seeking a serene atmosphere that whispers of gentle rainfall and quiet reflection.
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