Rain Storm
530F-7 · #255363 · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Rain Storm7
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Rain Storm, Really?
Rain Storm reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 530F-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rain Storm
Rain Storm earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Rain Storm
At LRV 7, Rain Storm is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Rain Storm are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 530F-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Marea BajaSW 9185 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Galápagos Turquoise2057-20 · Benjamin Moore | 3.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Holiday VelvetT603 · Valspar | 2.3 | 8.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Plymouth BluePPG13-27 · PPG / Glidden | 3.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Plymouth BluePPG13-27 · Glidden | 2.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Seawater Blue235-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.4 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Rain Storm within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #255363 in HSL space. Pair Rain Storm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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