After the Rain 1452 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2BABE, LRV 50 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oak Ridge from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2BABE · 1452
After the Rain
50%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
After the Rain Technical Profile
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After the Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to After the Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAfter the Rain
Nearly identical
BehrOak Ridge
Oak Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Veiled Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Romantic Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun Painter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wintered Night
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hazy Grey
PPG
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Always Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With After the Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
After the Rain
#C2BABE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for After the Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
After the 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to After the 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.
After the Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does After the Rain have?
After the Rain by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 After the Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match After the Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to After the Rain are Oak Ridge by Behr (a near-identical match), Veiled Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Romantic Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting After the 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 After the Rain?
After the Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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 After the Rain's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.