Rainstorm
SW 6230 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Rainstorm SW 6230 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#244653
LRV
5
Family
Blue
SW 6230
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Sit back and take in this serene, dark blue. The slate gray undertone introduces an element of coziness to this cool and confident neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 5 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around RainstormThis colorRainstormSherwin-Williams · SW 6230
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Tap any color to compareRainstorm vs Moscow Midnight
5LRV5
#244653Hex#204652
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Seaworthy
5LRV7
#244653Hex#314D58
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Marea Baja
5LRV8
#244653Hex#2E5464
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Gale Force
5LRV6
#244653Hex#35454E
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Loyal Blue
5LRV5
#244653Hex#01455E
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Dark Night
5LRV4
#244653Hex#23383F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Sea Serpent
5LRV7
#244653Hex#3E4B54
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Rainstorm vs Salty Dog
5LRV5
#244653Hex#234058
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Rainstorm vs Mount Etna
5LRV6
#244653Hex#3D484C
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRainstorm vs Deep Galaxy
5LRV6
#244653Hex#2B4A56
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Deep Galaxy is very close match compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs Mariana Trench
5LRV6
#244653Hex#1A4858
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Mariana Trench is very close match · cooler compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs River Blue
5LRV7
#244653Hex#254952
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
River Blue is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs Teal
5LRV6
#244653Hex#144552
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Teal is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs Nocturne Blue
5LRV7
#244653Hex#344D58
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Nocturne Blue is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs Sailor'S Coat
5LRV6
#244653Hex#334B58
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Sailor'S Coat is close match · leans redder compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs Blue Bayberry
5LRV8
#244653Hex#2D5360
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Bayberry is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm vs Restless Sea
5LRV8
#244653Hex#38515D
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Restless Sea is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Rainstorm.
Rainstorm, answered
What is the LRV of Rainstorm?
Rainstorm (SW 6230) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 5, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Rainstorm a warm or cool color?
Rainstorm has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Rainstorm be used outside?
Yes, Rainstorm is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rainstorm from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rainstorm is Deep Galaxy (8003-41G) by Valspar, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6230
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