Rain Barrel 1097-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B795F, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rock 'n' Oak from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8B795F · 1097-6
Rain Barrel
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rain Barrel Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B795F
RGB139, 121, 95
Estimated LRV20.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Rain Barrel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rain Barrel
#8B795F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1A578
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Rain Barrel 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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Rain Barrel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rain Barrel have?
Rain Barrel by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Rain Barrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rain Barrel are Rock 'n' Oak by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Wooly Thyme by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ruggedly Handsome by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 20.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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