Barcelona Rain 59BB 81/022 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E7E6EC, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Frost from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7E6EC · 59BB 81/022
Barcelona Rain
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barcelona Rain Technical Profile
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Barcelona Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barcelona Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBarcelona Rain
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCool Frost
Cool Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Star Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lilac Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Polar White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Penelope
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wind Chime
Kilz
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barcelona Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barcelona Rain
#E7E6EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barcelona Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barcelona 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Barcelona Rain.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barcelona Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barcelona Rain have?
Barcelona Rain by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barcelona Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barcelona Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barcelona Rain are Cool Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Star Light by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lilac Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barcelona 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 Barcelona Rain?
Barcelona Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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