Rainy Sidewalk HDC-CT-24 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9BB0BE, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harper's Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9BB0BE · HDC-CT-24
Rainy Sidewalk
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rainy Sidewalk Technical Profile
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Rainy Sidewalk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rainy Sidewalk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRainy Sidewalk
Nearly identical
PPGHarper's Blue
Harper's Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Water Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grand Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palisade Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Stonewash Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rainy Sidewalk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainy Sidewalk
#9BB0BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainy Sidewalk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainy Sidewalk 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 Rainy Sidewalk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rainy Sidewalk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainy Sidewalk have?
Rainy Sidewalk by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rainy Sidewalk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainy Sidewalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainy Sidewalk are Harper's Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Water Splash by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rainy Sidewalk'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 Sidewalk?
Rainy Sidewalk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rainy Sidewalk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.