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Rain Barrel

32%LRV Value
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Rain Barrel H0113 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A49688, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sorrel Felt from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rain Barrel Technical Profile

HEX Code#A49688
RGB164, 150, 136
LRV31.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Rain Barrel in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rain Barrel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sRain Barrel
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSorrel Felt

Sorrel Felt

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Studio Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Sticks & Stones

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rain Barrel

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Earl Gray

PPG

Nearly identical

Weimaraner

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mission Brown

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone Manor

Valspar

Very similar

Art Museum

Kilz

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Rain Barrel

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rain Barrel

#A49688

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rain Barrel

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sticks & Stones

Complement

Van Courtland Blue

Rain Barrel Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Rain Barrel.

Young Colt

Hirshfield's · 0198

#A79B8C

Orestes

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#9F9B84

Big Spender

Hirshfield's · 0212

#A79C8E

Village Crier

Hirshfield's · 0190

#AD9986

Bush Buck

Hirshfield's · 0141

#A48D83

Wainscot Green

Hirshfield's · H0081

#9C9D85

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Rain Barrel — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rain Barrel have?
Rain Barrel by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Rain Barrel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rain Barrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rain Barrel are Sorrel Felt by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Studio Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Sticks & Stones by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rain Barrel'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 Barrel?
Rain Barrel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, 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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