Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rainy Sidewalk |
| SKU | HDC-CT-24 |
| Hex | #9BB0BE |
| RGB | 155, 176, 190 |
| HSL | 204°, 21%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Rainy Sidewalk
Rainy Sidewalk sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Rainy Sidewalk 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
18 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rainy Sidewalk 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 #9BB0BE in HSL space. Pair Rainy Sidewalk 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 Rainy Sidewalk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rainy Sidewalk 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 HDC-CT-24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Respite (SW 6514) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Respite swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Slate Blue (1648) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
Valspar's nearest match is Paris Gray (M329), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Rainy Sidewalk without repainting risk. See the full Paris Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Rainy Sidewalk. The nearest is Sterling Silver (PPG1163-4) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Traditional Blue (70BG 41/076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Rainy Sidewalk without repainting risk. See the full Soft Traditional Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Alchemist Blue (339-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alchemist Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Soul Seeker (HGSW 2375) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soul Seeker swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Kittiwake (NO. 307), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Rainy Sidewalk without repainting risk. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk is Chicago Skyline (0631). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Chicago Skyline and you'll get the same color. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Rainy Sidewalk without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At Rodda, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Sheer Clouds (R087) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rainy Sidewalk is Stockholm (C2-750) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rainy Sidewalk. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rainy Sidewalk
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Rainy Sidewalk without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →