Rain Shower Blue 236-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #416D83, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Santorini Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #416D83 · 236-6DB
Rain Shower Blue
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rain Shower Blue Technical Profile
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Rain Shower Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rain Shower Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyRain Shower Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSantorini Blue
Santorini Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crashing Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lake Stream
Behr
Nearly identical
Photogenic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marine Bay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Suede Shoes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Santa Monica Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Very similar
Blue Oasis
PPG
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rain Shower Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rain Shower Blue
#416D83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636B94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rain Shower Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rain Shower Blue 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Rain Shower Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rain Shower Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rain Shower Blue have?
Rain Shower Blue by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) 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 Rain Shower Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rain Shower Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rain Shower Blue are Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crashing Waves by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lake Stream by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rain Shower Blue'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 Rain Shower Blue?
Rain Shower Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rain Shower Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.