Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rainwashed |
| SKU | SW 6211 |
| Hex | #A6BAB5 |
| RGB | 166, 186, 181 |
| HSL | 165°, 13%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed
Rainwashed sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rainwashed is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
18 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rainwashed 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 #A6BAB5 in HSL space. Pair Rainwashed 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 Rainwashed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rainwashed 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 6211 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rainwashed
Behr's nearest match is Water Surface (QE-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwashed without repainting risk. See the full Water Surface swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rainwashed
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rhine River (689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwashed without repainting risk. See the full Rhine River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rainwashed
Valspar's nearest match is Mediterranean Dusk (M313), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.5 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwashed without repainting risk. See the full Mediterranean Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rainwashed
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwashed without repainting risk. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Glidden, the closest color to Rainwashed is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rainwashed is Elegant Gray (429-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainwashed
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rainwashed is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rainwashed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bidwell Blue (DET551), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwashed without repainting risk. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rainwashed is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rainwashed is Green Blue (NO. 84) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rainwashed is Gaelic Garden (0463) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rainwashed
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Rainwashed is Lucinda (H0042). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Lucinda and you'll get the same color. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Rodda, the closest color to Rainwashed is Verdigris (CA185) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rainwashed
C2 Paint's nearest match is Misty Morn (C2-702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwashed without repainting risk. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rainwashed is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Rainwashed is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rainwashed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rainwashed is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →