Gentle Rain 790E-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBD5D2, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Smoke from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBD5D2 · 790E-2
Gentle Rain
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Rain Technical Profile
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Gentle Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGentle Rain
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePale Smoke
Pale Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serenely
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grey Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Dancing Bubbles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foggy Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sky Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cool Fog
Kilz
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Rain
#CBD5D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Gentle Rain.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Rain have?
Gentle Rain by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Rain are Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Serenely by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grey Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle 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 Gentle Rain?
Gentle Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentle Rain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.