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Sherwin Williams After the Rain SW9047

After the Rain

Sherwin Williams

SW9047

About After the Rain by Sherwin Williams

After the Rain SW9047 by Sherwin Williams is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 50% and hue near 191° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 49.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #8bc4d1

RGB: 139, 196, 209

Hue191°

Saturation43%

Lightness68%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to After the Rain from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

After the Rain

Sherwin Williams

SW9047

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how After the Rain looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is After the Rain SW9047 a warm or cool color?
After the Rain by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is After the Rain?
After the Rain sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 191°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for After the Rain?
Brightness is about 50%. Saturation is around 43%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 68%. Hue is close to 191°. The hex value is #8bc4d1. The RGB value is 139, 196, 209.
Is After the Rain better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
After the Rain has brightness around 50%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with After the Rain?
You can match After the Rain with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does After the Rain work best in a home?
After the Rain works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does After the Rain compare to a pure white paint?
After the Rain is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above After the Rain in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

After the Rain

Sherwin Williams

SW9047

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below After the Rain in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

After the Rain

Sherwin Williams

SW9047

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from After the Rain. They add contrast without clashing.

After the Rain

Sherwin Williams

SW9047

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