Raindrop 6485 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9EC6C6, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Bell from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #9EC6C6 · 6485
Raindrop
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Raindrop Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EC6C6
RGB158, 198, 198
Estimated LRV51.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#9BC0C2
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#95C3C6
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Colors That Work With Raindrop
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Raindrop
#9EC6C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Raindrop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Raindrop Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Raindrop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Raindrop have?
Raindrop by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Raindrop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Raindrop are Blue Bell by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Fox by Behr (a close digital match), Aquifer by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Raindrop's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Raindrop?
Raindrop has a estimated lightness value of 51.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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