Ref. #536168 · 9639
Rain Cloud
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rain Cloud Technical Profile
What color is Rain Cloud? It's a dark cool neutral with the hex code #536168. Colors similar to Rain Cloud include PPG Mysterious, Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray, Behr Digital. Rain Cloud has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Rain Cloud creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Rain Cloud pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Rain Cloud
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rain Cloud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rain Cloud
#536168
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F678F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rain Cloud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rain Cloud 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 Rain Cloud.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rain Cloud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rain Cloud have?
Rain Cloud by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Rain Cloud from other brands?
The closest matches are Mysterious by PPG (#535E63), Nocturnal Gray by Benjamin Moore (#56666C), Digital by Behr (#4E5D67). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rain Cloud?
Rain Cloud has an LRV of 11.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rain Cloud's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.