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Rainstorm

5%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Rainstorm 6230 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #244653, LRV 5 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mariana Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rainstorm Technical Profile

HEX Code#244653
RGB36, 70, 83
LRV5.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Rainstorm in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rainstorm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsRainstorm
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMariana Blue

Mariana Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Deep Galaxy

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sophisticated Teal

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Twilight

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Viridian Odyssey

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Nocturne Blue

Behr

Very similar

Sailor's Coat

PPG

Very similar

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Frozen Stream

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Blue Green

RAL

Visible difference

Oceans Deep

Kilz

Visible difference

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rainstorm

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rainstorm

#244653

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#414A69

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rainstorm

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sophisticated Teal

Complement

Bramble Bush

Rainstorm Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Icicle

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Determined Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Dress Blues

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Seaworthy

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Naval

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More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Rainstorm — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rainstorm have?
Rainstorm by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rainstorm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainstorm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainstorm are Mariana Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Deep Galaxy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sophisticated Teal by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rainstorm'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 Rainstorm?
Rainstorm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Rainstorm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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