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Behr Chance Of RainPPU26-19 · #A0A6A9 · LRV 38

Chance Of Rain reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr PPU26-19 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR CHANCE OF RAIN
RGB 160, 166, 169LRV 38

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameChance Of Rain
SKUPPU26-19
Hex#A0A6A9
RGB160, 166, 169
HSL200°, 5%, 65%
LRV38
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Behr Chance Of Rain

Chance Of Rain sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Chance Of Rain is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 37
SW 9558 · #A0A5A5 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 37
SW 9638 · #A2A8A6 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
CW-700 · #A3A8A8 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 39
2132-50 · #9EA7AD · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 38
1606 · #9EA5A5 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 37
1593 · #A0A8A8 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 39

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All gray at Valspar →
V115-2 · #A1A8A9 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 38.4
8004-37E · #9AA9AC · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 38
V139-4 · #9AA9AC · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 38.2
M219 · #A8A7A5 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 38.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1010-4 · #A5A8A5 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 39
PPG0996-3 · #A8A8A5 · ΔE 4 · LRV 39
PPG0994-4 · #A8AAA5 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 40

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All gray at Glidden →
50BG 39/022 · #A4A9AC · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 39
30BG 36/051 · #99A5A9 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 36
PPG1010-4 · #A4A7A4 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 38
00NN 37/000 · #A3A2A3 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 37

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All gray at Dutch Boy →
435-4DB · #9EA3A5 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 36
436-4DB · #A4A7A6 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 38
437-3DB · #A4A4A0 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 37
426-5DB · #9FAAA6 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 39
HGSW 1465 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 37
HGSW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6361 · #A1A5A8 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 35
DE6375 · #A9AAAB · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 37
DET563 · #9BA9AB · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 39

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.82
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 38
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 39

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.85
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0526 · #9FA4A8 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 37
0533 · #A3A4A4 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 37
H045 · #9FABAD · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 38
0519 · #A2A6AE · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 36
0519 · #9DA3AC · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 38
H0045 · #9EABAD · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 39
0490 · #9CAAAC · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 40

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.44
All gray at Rodda →
R080 · #94A5AB · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 37

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.88
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-987 · #A8AAA9 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 40
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 37

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 36

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.89
All gray at Portola Paints →
TWIN PEAKS · #929EA5 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All gray at Kompozit →
0526 · #99A1A5 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 35
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 35
0519 · #9DA3AC · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 36
0490 · #9CAAAC · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 39

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Chance Of Rain within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

ECC-33-1 · LRV 38
PPU25-16 · LRV 38
PPU25-04 · LRV 38
PPU26-07 · LRV 38
MQ5-08 · LRV 36
PPU24-18 · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A0A6A9 in HSL space. Pair Chance Of Rain with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A0A6A9 + #A9A3A0
TRIADIC
#A0A6A9 · #A9A0A6 · #A6A9A0
ANALOGOUS
#A0A9A8 · #A0A6A9 · #A0A2A9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.46:1fail
Sample text on black
8.52:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Chance Of Rain Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Chance Of Rain from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU26-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chance Of Rain is Network Gray (SW 7073). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Network Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Network Gray swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pilgrim Haze (2132-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chance Of Rain without repainting risk. See the full Pilgrim Haze swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Valspar's nearest match is Cloud Mountain (V115-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Chance Of Rain without repainting risk. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chance Of Rain is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

At Glidden, the closest color to Chance Of Rain is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chance Of Rain is Ironed Gray (436-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chance Of Rain is Contemporary Grey (HGSW 1465). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Contemporary Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Contemporary Grey swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Chance Of Rain is Baby Seal (DE6361). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Baby Seal and you'll get the same color. See the full Baby Seal swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Chance Of Rain. The nearest is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Chance Of Rain. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Chance Of Rain is Metropolis Mood (0526). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Metropolis Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Chance Of Rain. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Rodda has no exact twin of Chance Of Rain. The nearest is Silver Lake (R080) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Lake swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chance Of Rain is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Clare's nearest match is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Chance Of Rain without repainting risk. See the full Set In Stone swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Chance Of Rain. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Chance Of Rain

Kompozit has no exact twin of Chance Of Rain. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →

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