Gentle Rain 790E-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBD5D2, estimated 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.
Behr · #CBD5D2 · 790E-2
Gentle Rain
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Rain Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBD5D2
RGB203, 213, 210
Estimated LRV59.0
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pale Smoke
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#CAD4D1
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#CED7D5
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Grey Leaf
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#C9D4D3
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Dancing Bubbles
Vista Paint
#C7D1CD
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Northern Sky
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#CAD2D0
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#C8D1CC
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Dutch Boy
#D0D9D4
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Sky Glass
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#D0DBD7
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Colors That Work With Gentle Rain
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gentle Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Rain are Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Serenely by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Grey Leaf by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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