Rainy Afternoon 1575 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #656C62, 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.
Ref. #656C62 · 1575
Rainy Afternoon
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rainy Afternoon Technical Profile
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Rainy Afternoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rainy Afternoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRainy Afternoon
Nearly identical
BehrGray Owl
Gray Owl
Behr
Nearly identical
Velvet Clover
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Mouse Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Rosemary
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antiquated Olive
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quaking Bog
Valspar
Very similar
Billowing Smoke
Vista Paint
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rainy Afternoon
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
Pure 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
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 Rainy Afternoon.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rainy Afternoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainy Afternoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainy Afternoon are Gray Owl by Behr (a near-identical match), Velvet Clover by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rainy Afternoon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.