Rain Shimmer by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #D1D1E3 · RB180-01

Rain Shimmer

65%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Rain Shimmer RB180-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D1D1E3, LRV 65 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rain Shimmer Technical Profile

HEX Code#D1D1E3
RGB209, 209, 227
LRV64.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz

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Rain Shimmer in Every Brand

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

KilzRain Shimmer
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLavender Mist

Lavender Mist

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lavender Mist

Valspar

Nearly identical

Lavender Dreams

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Hailstorm

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Wildflower Prairie

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wildflower Prairie

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lavender Cloud

PPG

Nearly identical

Lilac Mauve

Behr

Nearly identical

Potentially Purple

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Telegrey 4

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rain Shimmer

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rain Shimmer

#D1D1E3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9985AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rain Shimmer

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Violet Shadow

Complement

Garden Pebble

Rain Shimmer Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Gypsy Plum

Pop

Favorite Things

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Wine Hour

Pop

Brickwork

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Yule Log

Pop

Fresh Avocado

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Rain Shimmer.

Pixie

Kilz · RB170-01

#D0D4E7

Butterfly Kiss

Kilz · RA230-01

#D5CFDE

Twilight Spell

Kilz · RB200-02

#CECFDB

Light Shadow

Kilz · RB190-02

#CFCFDA

Lavender Lullaby

Kilz · RC210-02

#CBD8E9

Idyllic Blue

Kilz · RC240-01

#C7D6E6

More blue colors from other brands

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

Harbor Fog

Benjamin Moore · 2062-70

#D4E8EE

Movie Magic

Behr · MQ5-45

#B0BBD3

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

Playful Pool

Valspar · 5005-7C

#8AC9CF

Blue Oasis

PPG · 1158-6

#296D93

Sapphire Ice

Benjamin Moore · 808

#A2C0D6

Rain Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rain Shimmer have?
Rain Shimmer by Kilz has a cool (violet) 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 Shimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rain Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rain Shimmer are Lavender Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lavender Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lavender Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rain Shimmer'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 Shimmer?
Rain Shimmer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.7, 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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