Ref. #8BC4D1 · 9047
After the Rain
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
After the Rain Technical Profile
What color is After the Rain? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #8BC4D1. Colors similar to After the Rain include Valspar Tidal Wave, Kilz Thunder River, Benjamin Moore Heavenly Peace. After the Rain has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, After the Rain sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to After the Rain
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With After the Rain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
After the Rain
#8BC4D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F8FB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for After the Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
After the 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to After the Rain.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
After the Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does After the Rain have?
After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match After the Rain from other brands?
The closest matches are Tidal Wave by Valspar (#8FC5D3), Thunder River by Kilz (#89C8D6), Heavenly Peace by Benjamin Moore (#87BFCC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of After the Rain?
After the Rain has an LRV of 49.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why After the Rain's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.