After the Rain 9047 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8BC4D1, LRV 50 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tidal Wave from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8BC4D1 · 9047
After the Rain
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
After the Rain Technical Profile
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After the Rain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to After the Rain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAfter the Rain
Nearly identical
ValsparTidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Valspar
Nearly identical
School'S Out
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Thunder River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heavenly Peace
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Not A Cloud In Sight
Behr
Nearly identical
Idyllic Isle
PPG
Nearly identical
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample After the Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match After the Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to After the Rain are Tidal Wave by Valspar (a near-identical match), School'S Out by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Thunder River by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting After the 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 After the Rain?
After the Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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.