Let it Rain 9152 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #979FA5, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Suit from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #979FA5 · 9152
Let it Rain
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Let it Rain Technical Profile
HEX Code#979FA5
RGB151, 159, 165
Estimated LRV34.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Gray Suit
PPG
#999FA4
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Digital Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA3
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Madison Grey
Vista Paint
#959DA5
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Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
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Rainmaster
Behr
#9AA2AA
Close digital match
Drizzling Mist
Valspar
#9BA0A4
Close digital match
Sweatshirt Gray
Benjamin Moore
#939A9F
Close digital match
Sensual Silver
Kilz
#9EA7AE
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Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
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RAL
#9DA1AA
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Colors That Work With Let it Rain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Let it Rain
#979FA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Let it Rain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Let it 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
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Let it Rain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Let it Rain have?
Let it Rain by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Let it Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Let it Rain are Gray Suit by PPG (a close digital match), Digital Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ufo by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Let it 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 Let it Rain?
Let it Rain has a estimated lightness value of 34.1, 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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