Rain Dance 5001-9A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BEDDE6, LRV 68 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Front Porch Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEDDE6 · 5001-9A
Rain Dance
68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Rain Dance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rain Dance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRain Dance
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFront Porch Blue
Front Porch Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Allure
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Journeys End
Behr
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Harborside Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Cotton Clouds
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Seaside Pleasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rain Dance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rain Dance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rain Dance are Front Porch Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Biscay Tint by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Allure by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rain Dance'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 Rain Dance?
Rain Dance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.