City Rain PPU25-21 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #525C61, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mysterious from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #525C61 · PPU25-21
City Rain
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
City Rain Technical Profile
HEX Code#525C61
RGB82, 92, 97
Estimated LRV10.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#535E63
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#515B62
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Deep Secretreg
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#535B61
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Colors That Work With City Rain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Rain
#525C61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C648A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Rain Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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City Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Rain have?
City Rain by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match City Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Rain are Mysterious by PPG (a close digital match), Novelty Navy by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Deep Secretreg by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting City Rain's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of City Rain?
City Rain has a estimated lightness value of 10.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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