Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Rainsong |
| SKU | DET541 |
| Hex | #ACBDB1 |
| RGB | 172, 189, 177 |
| HSL | 138°, 11%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Rainsong
Rainsong sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Rainsong is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Rainsong within Dunn-Edwards'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 #ACBDB1 in HSL space. Pair Rainsong 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.
Dunn-Edwards Rainsong Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rainsong 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 Dunn-Edwards DET541 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rainsong
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Rainsong is Green Blue (NO. 84). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Green Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rainsong
Behr's nearest match is Urban Putty (BNC-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Urban Putty swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rainsong
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Catalina Blue (703), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Catalina Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rainsong
Valspar's nearest match is Median Green (M208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.5 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Median Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rainsong
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fresh Eucalyptus (SW 9658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Eucalyptus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rainsong
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rainsong is Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Crush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rainsong
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rainsong is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rainsong
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rainsong is Misty Morn (C2-702) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rainsong
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rainsong. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rainsong
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rainsong. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rainsong
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rainsong — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET541 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rainsong
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rainsong — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.02). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET541 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →