PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsRainwashedvs Sherwin-WilliamsComfort Gray
Why this comparison. Both sit between Sea Salt and true blue-green; Rainwashed is cleaner, Comfort Gray mistier.
Rainwashed and Comfort Gray are close but distinct (ΔE 5.98). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6211
Rainwashed
#A6BAB5 · LRV 47
Undertone: blue-green / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6205
Comfort Gray
#B6BDB0 · LRV 47
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.98
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
0
Comfort Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Rainwashed: blue-green / cool
Comfort Gray: green / cool
Comfort Gray: green / cool
LRV is essentially equal (47 vs 47) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Rainwashed | Comfort Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 6211 | SW 6205 |
| Hex | #A6BAB5 | #B6BDB0 |
| RGB | 166, 186, 181 | 182, 189, 176 |
| LRV | 47 | 47 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool | green / cool |
| Family | Teal | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK RAINWASHED
Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK COMFORT GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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