Let It Rain 0518 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B6B8BD, LRV 48 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Let It Rain from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6B8BD · 0518
Let It Rain
48%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Let It Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Let It Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sLet It Rain
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLet It Rain
Let It Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Streamlined Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Feathered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Bullet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Medici Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Silent Night
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hippopotamus Gray
Kilz
Very similar
French Silver
Behr
Very similar
Lazy Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Let It Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Let It Rain
#B6B8BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Let It Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Let It 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Let It 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.
Let It Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Let It Rain have?
Let It Rain by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) 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 Let It Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Let It Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Let It Rain are Let It Rain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), October Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Streamlined Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Let It 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 Let It Rain?
Let It Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Let It Rain's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.