Rainwashed → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Rainwashed
If you love Sherwin Williams Rainwashed but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Rainwashed (SW 6211) is a medium blue with soft blue-green undertones. A soft blue-green gray. More blue than Sea Salt, more green than a true blue. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 59) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Rainwashed and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Ocean Air (MQ3-20) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Ocean Air is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Rainwashed
Ocean Air is close.
| Rainwashed | Ocean Air | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 59 | 60 |
| Hex | #C8D3CF | #C7D3CA |
| Undertone | Soft Blue-Green | Soft Green-Blue |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Rainwashed has soft blue-green undertones. A soft blue-green gray. More blue than Sea Salt, more green than a true blue.
Ocean Air has soft green-blue undertones. A soft, calming green-blue gray. Captures that spa-like serenity without committing to a strong green or blue.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Rainwashed's soft blue-green quality may read differently than Ocean Air's soft green-blue character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Rainwashed in Your Room
Shifts between blue and green. Always calming and spa-like.
Ocean Air in Your Room
Shifts between green and blue depending on light. In bright light, the green is more apparent. In cool or dim rooms, the blue comes forward. A beautiful chameleon.
LRV and Brightness
Rainwashed has an LRV of 59, while Ocean Air has an LRV of 60. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Rainwashed
Sherwin Williams recommends Rainwashed for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. With an LRV of 59, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Ocean Air is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, spa-like spaces. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Ocean Air in the same rooms you planned for Rainwashed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Rainwashed (SW 6211) is Ocean Air (MQ3-20) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Ocean Air is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Rainwashed is a Sherwin Williams color with soft blue-green undertones and an LRV of 59. Ocean Air is a Behr color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 60. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.