Rainmaster MQ5-22 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9AA2AA, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Seal from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9AA2AA · MQ5-22
Rainmaster
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rainmaster Technical Profile
HEX Code#9AA2AA
RGB154, 162, 170
Estimated LRV35.6
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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Compare alternatives to Rainmaster
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Baby Seal
Hirshfield's
#9DA3AC
Close digital match
Let it Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#979FA5
Close digital match
Madison Grey
Vista Paint
#959DA5
Close digital match
Blue Grey Shadow
PPG
#96A1AC
Close digital match
Sensual Silver
Kilz
#9EA7AE
Close digital match
Shining Knight
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA7
Close digital match
Comet
Benjamin Moore
#98A3AF
Close digital match
Drizzling Mist
Valspar
#9BA0A4
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Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
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Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
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Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Colors That Work With Rainmaster
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainmaster
#9AA2AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainmaster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainmaster 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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Rainmaster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainmaster have?
Rainmaster 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 Rainmaster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainmaster are Baby Seal by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Let it Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Madison Grey by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rainmaster'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 Rainmaster?
Rainmaster has a estimated lightness value of 35.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Rainmaster's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.