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Ref. #099BA1 · 5005-10C

Cool Rain

26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Cool Rain 5005-10C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #099BA1, LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Riviera Paradise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cool Rain Technical Profile

HEX Code#099BA1
RGB9, 155, 161
LRV26.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandValspar

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Cool Rain in Every Brand

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

ValsparCool Rain
Nearly identical
PPGRiviera Paradise

Riviera Paradise

PPG

Nearly identical

Island Dream

Behr

Nearly identical

San Jose Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Pleasant Stream

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Aqua Marine

Vista Paint

Very similar

Siren Song

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Tropical Twist

Kilz

Very similar

Splashy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Peacock Teal

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pastel Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cool Rain

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cool Rain

#099BA1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#336AAA

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cool Rain

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cool Rain

Complement

Heritage Red

Cool Rain Room Palettes

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

Walls

Distant Valley

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

This Color

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Rising Tide

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Egyptian Blue

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Wisteria Snow

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Radiant Red

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Cool Rain.

Wishing Well

Valspar · 5002-10C

#0A85A9

Garden Pool

Valspar · 5003-10C

#0E829F

Tropical Hideaway

Valspar · 5007-10C

#149389

Bay Teal

Valspar · 5004-10C

#00828C

More blue colors from other brands

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

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Cool Rain — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cool Rain have?
Cool Rain by Valspar 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 Cool Rain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Rain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Rain are Riviera Paradise by PPG (a near-identical match), Island Dream by Behr (a near-identical match), San Jose Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Rain?
Cool Rain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.1, 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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