Rain Barrel 1097-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B795F, 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.
Ref. #8B795F · 1097-6
Rain Barrel
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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 →
PPGRain Barrel
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRock 'n' Oak
Rock 'n' Oak
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Verde Marrón
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Everard Coffee
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sandalwood Tan
Behr
Very similar
Forestwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mocha Syrup
Valspar
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rain Barrel
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Rain Barrel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. 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 Rock 'n' Oak by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wooly Thyme by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ruggedly Handsome by Dunn-Edwards (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 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rain Barrel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.