Ref. #BEDDE6 · 5001-9A
Rain Dance
68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rain Dance Technical Profile
What color is Rain Dance? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BEDDE6. Colors similar to Rain Dance include Benjamin Moore Blue Allure, Behr Journeys End, Sherwin-Williams Soar. Rain Dance has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Rain Dance sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Rain Dance
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rain Dance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rain Dance
#BEDDE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E8DB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rain Dance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rain Dance 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Rain Dance.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rain Dance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rain Dance have?
Rain Dance by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Rain Dance from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Allure by Benjamin Moore (#C1E0E8), Journeys End by Behr (#BDDCE7), Soar by Sherwin-Williams (#C3DFE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rain Dance?
Rain Dance has an LRV of 68.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rain Dance's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.