Rainwashed → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Rainwashed
If you love Sherwin Williams Rainwashed but need a Valspar 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 Valspar, 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 Valspar 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 Valspar 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 good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Rainwashed. Beach House (VR091C) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Beach House is the closest Valspar option at LRV 58. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Rainwashed
Beach House is the closest Valspar option at LRV 58. Very close match.
| Rainwashed | Beach House | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 59 | 58 |
| Hex | #C8D3CF | #C6D2D0 |
| Undertone | Soft Blue-Green | Soft Blue-Green |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Rainwashed has soft blue-green undertones. A soft blue-green gray. More blue than Sea Salt, more green than a true blue.
Beach House has soft blue-green undertones. A soft, coastal blue-green with gray undertones. Captures the feeling of a weathered seaside cottage. Calming and serene without being dark or bold. One of Valspar's most popular bathroom colors.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Rainwashed in Your Room
Shifts between blue and green. Always calming and spa-like.
Beach House in Your Room
Shifts between blue and green depending on light, much like the ocean it evokes. In cool north light, the blue dominates. In warm south light, the green comes forward. Always calming and spa-like.
LRV and Brightness
Rainwashed has an LRV of 59, while Beach House has an LRV of 58. 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.
Beach House is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Beach House in the same rooms you planned for Rainwashed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Rainwashed (SW 6211) is Beach House (VR091C) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Beach House is the closest Valspar option at LRV 58. Very close match. 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. Beach House is a Valspar color with soft blue-green undertones and an LRV of 58. With a Delta E of 2.2, 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 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar 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.