After the Rain 1452 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2BABE, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C2BABE · 1452
After the Rain
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
After the Rain Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2BABE
RGB194, 186, 190
Estimated LRV50.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With After the Rain
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match After the Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to After the Rain are Oak Ridge by Behr (a close digital match), Veiled Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Romantic Light by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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