Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Raindance |
| SKU | QE-53 |
| Hex | #7F9193 |
| RGB | 127, 145, 147 |
| HSL | 186°, 8%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Raindance
Raindance sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Raindance is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Raindance within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7F9193 in HSL space. Pair Raindance with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Raindance Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Raindance 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 QE-53 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Raindance
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Raindance is Moody Blue (SW 6221) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Raindance
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Raindance. The nearest is Chiswell Blue (CW-660) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chiswell Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Raindance
At Valspar, the closest color to Raindance is Blue Driftwood (M357) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.6 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Driftwood swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Raindance
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Raindance is Scarborough (PPG1145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarborough swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Raindance
At Glidden, the closest color to Raindance is Scarborough (PPG1145-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scarborough swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Raindance
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Raindance is Mapped Blue (429-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Raindance
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Raindance is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Raindance
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weathered Blue (DET560), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Raindance without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Raindance
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Raindance is Berrington Blue (NO. 14) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Raindance
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nantucket Bay (H047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Raindance without repainting risk. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Raindance
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lexington Blue (H0047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Raindance without repainting risk. See the full Lexington Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Raindance
Rodda has no exact twin of Raindance. The nearest is Steel (CA194) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Raindance
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Raindance. The nearest is Carbon Dust (C2-968) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carbon Dust swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Raindance
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Raindance. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Raindance
Backdrop has no exact twin of Raindance. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Raindance
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Raindance is Smoky Day (0491). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Smoky Day and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Day swatch →