Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rainstorm |
| SKU | SW 6230 |
| Hex | #244653 |
| RGB | 36, 70, 83 |
| HSL | 197°, 39%, 23% |
| LRV | 5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Rainstorm
At LRV 5, Rainstorm is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Rainstorm earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rainstorm within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #244653 in HSL space. Pair Rainstorm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Rainstorm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rainstorm from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6230 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rainstorm
Behr has no exact twin of Rainstorm. The nearest is Sled (750F-6) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sled swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rainstorm
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rainstorm is Twilight (2058-10) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 7 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rainstorm
Valspar's nearest match is Mariana Trench (8002-41G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainstorm without repainting risk. See the full Mariana Trench swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rainstorm
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rainstorm is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rainstorm
At Glidden, the closest color to Rainstorm is Ship'S Harbor (PPG1161-5) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship'S Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rainstorm
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Rainstorm is Mariana Blue (334-7DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mariana Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mariana Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainstorm
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rainstorm is Archipelago (HGSW 3311). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Archipelago and you'll get the same color. See the full Archipelago swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rainstorm
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rainstorm is Viridian Odyssey (DE1925) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 7 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Viridian Odyssey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rainstorm
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rainstorm. The nearest is Nightspot (C2-743) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightspot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rainstorm
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rainstorm. The nearest is Ghost Tree (GHOST TREE) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ghost Tree swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rainstorm
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Rainstorm is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →