Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) records 59.15% LRV and 81.9 L*_HK lightness (#C2CDC5, RGB 194/205/197). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.38, a*=-5.23, b*=2.68, C*=5.88, h°=152.9°) place SW 6211 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Rainwashed (SW 6211) are Behr Mountain Falls (N420-2, ΔE=1.54) and Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (1563, ΔE=1.54).
Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211, #C2CDC5) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Rainwashed (SW 6211) | #C2CDC5 | 59.15% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Mountain Falls (N420-2) | #BDCAC0 | 57% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Behr #2 | Valley Mist (460E-2) | #C9D5CB | 64% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.09 (95.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Quiet Moments (1563) | #C7CFC8 | 60.94% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Smoky Green (CC-700) | #C7CFC8 | 60.94% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for SW 6211: Mountain Falls (N420-2) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Rainwashed (SW 6211) with +1.31 higher C*=7.19 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.09 alternative to SW 6211: Valley Mist (460E-2) delivers +4.9 LRV points lighter than Rainwashed (SW 6211) with +1 higher C*=6.88 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.16 alternative to SW 6211: Nature's Reflection (N430-2) delivers +3.9 LRV points lighter than Rainwashed (SW 6211) with +0.72 higher C*=6.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for SW 6211: Quiet Moments (1563) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Rainwashed (SW 6211) with -1.14 softer C*=4.74 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for SW 6211: Smoky Green (CC-700) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Rainwashed (SW 6211) with -1.14 softer C*=4.74 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.73 equivalent for SW 6211: Silver Marlin (2139-50) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Rainwashed (SW 6211) with -1.11 softer C*=4.77 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Rainwashed (#C2CDC5, LRV 59.15%).
Rainwashed (SW 6211, h°=152.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Rainwashed
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6211 (4000K renders #D0CAB4)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6211 (Rainwashed) reflects 59.15% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) registers J'=83.6, a'=-6.56, and b'=1.99 with HSL (136°, 10%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.9 L*_HK. Because SW 6211 carries a*=-5.23 red-green and b*=2.68 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.88, Rainwashed projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6211 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Rainwashed (SW 6211) holds its native #C9CCBD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6211 adapts to #D0CAB4; at 3500K halogen, Rainwashed transitions to #D5C9AF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6211 warms to #DBC8AA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Rainwashed (SW 6211) settles at #E0C6A7.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211, #C2CDC5), Behr Mountain Falls (N420-2, #BDCAC0, LRV 57%) scores ΔE2000=1.54 and CAM16=1.62, followed by Valley Mist (460E-2, ΔE=2.09). In Benjamin Moore, Quiet Moments (1563, #C7CFC8, LRV 60.94%) achieves ΔE2000=1.54 ahead of Smoky Green (CC-700, ΔE=1.54). Coordinate SW 6211 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Embellished Blue (SW 6749) hallways, and Extra White (SW 7006) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed.
Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.15% (#C2CDC5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.9 L*_HK.
At 59.15% reflectance, Rainwashed (SW 6211) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.38) to hold its #C2CDC5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.38, a*=-5.23, b*=2.68) classifies Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=5.88 chroma and h°=152.9° hue.
Pair Rainwashed (SW 6211) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6211 (59.15% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Rainwashed. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6211 shifts from #C2CDC5 toward #E0C6A7.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211, #C2CDC5) are Behr Mountain Falls (N420-2, #BDCAC0) at ΔE2000=1.54 and Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (1563, #C7CFC8) at ΔE2000=1.54.
Both N420-2 and 1563 matches are verified against Rainwashed (SW 6211) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211, LRV 59.15%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Snowbound (SW 7004) with Rainwashed (SW 6211) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.