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Rainsong

78%LRV Value
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Rainsong 9681 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DDE6E5, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cameo Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rainsong Technical Profile

HEX Code#DDE6E5
RGB221, 230, 229
LRV77.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Rainsong in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rainsong in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsRainsong
Nearly identical
PPGCameo Green

Cameo Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Lookout Point

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Beluga Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Fresh Day

Behr

Nearly identical

Cloud-Whisped Sky

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Subtle Canopy

Valspar

Nearly identical

Divine Inspiration

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Smoke and Mirrors

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hint Of Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Bisque .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cabbage White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rainsong

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rainsong

#DDE6E5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#859EAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rainsong

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Austrian Ice

Complement

White Wool

Rainsong Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Jolly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Waterloo

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Juneberry

Pop

Coral Bells

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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White Iris

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Carefree

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Clean Slate

Sherwin-Williams · 9621

#E0E3E2

Buoyant Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 6483

#D8EBE6

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Soft Chinchilla

Benjamin Moore · 2135-50

#AEC4C9

Chrome

Valspar · 8006-7C

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Breezy Indigo

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Newburg Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-158

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Magpie

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Simply Blue

PPG · 30BG 64/054

#C9D5D9

Rainsong — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rainsong have?
Rainsong by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rainsong in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainsong from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainsong are Cameo Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Lookout Point by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beluga Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rainsong'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 Rainsong?
Rainsong has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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