Rainy Season MQ5-27 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8399A2, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neptune'S Rings from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8399A2 · MQ5-27
Rainy Season
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rainy Season Technical Profile
HEX Code#8399A2
RGB131, 153, 162
Estimated LRV30.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 →
Neptune'S Rings
Dutch Boy
#849BA3
Close digital match
Whirlpool
Sherwin-Williams
#80969D
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Totally Scientific
Kilz
#7D96A1
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Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
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Amsterdam
Benjamin Moore
#82959E
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Seastone
PPG
#8398A4
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Impressionist
Valspar
#849EA8
Close digital match
Ocean Melody
Vista Paint
#7E99A0
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Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
#7997A1
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In Good Taste
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#8999A4
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Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#8A99A4
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#8A9597
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Colors That Work With Rainy Season
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainy Season
#8399A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainy Season
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainy Season 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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Rainy Season — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainy Season have?
Rainy Season by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Rainy Season from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainy Season are Neptune'S Rings by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Whirlpool by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Totally Scientific by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rainy Season'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 Rainy Season?
Rainy Season has a estimated lightness value of 30.2, 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 Rainy Season's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.