Pouring Rain RF250-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #88C7C8, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bermuda Bay from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #88C7C8 · RF250-01
Pouring Rain
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pouring Rain Technical Profile
HEX Code#88C7C8
RGB136, 199, 200
Estimated LRV50.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Pouring Rain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pouring Rain
#88C7C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8298B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pouring Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pouring 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
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Pouring Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pouring Rain have?
Pouring Rain by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Pouring Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pouring Rain are Bermuda Bay by PPG (a close digital match), Aqua Fiesta by PPG (a close digital match), Oceanic Teal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pouring 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 Pouring Rain?
Pouring Rain has a estimated lightness value of 50.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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