Rainy Afternoon 1575 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #656C62, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Owl from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #656C62 · 1575
Rainy Afternoon
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rainy Afternoon Technical Profile
HEX Code#656C62
RGB101, 108, 98
Estimated LRV14.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Gray Owl
Behr
#646C62
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Velvet Clover
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#656D63
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Gunmetal Gray
PPG
#646C64
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RAL
#646B63
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Sherwin-Williams
#64695C
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#64695C
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Colors That Work With Rainy Afternoon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainy Afternoon
#656C62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#679A71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainy Afternoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainy Afternoon Room Palettes
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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 Afternoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainy Afternoon have?
Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Afternoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainy Afternoon are Gray Owl by Behr (a close digital match), Velvet Clover by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rainy Afternoon'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 Afternoon?
Rainy Afternoon has a estimated lightness value of 14.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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