Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Rainsong |
| SKU | DET541 |
| Hex | #ACBDB1 |
| RGB | 172, 189, 177 |
| HSL | 138°, 11%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| 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 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Rainsong
At Glidden, the closest color to Rainsong is Green Smoke (50GY 48/075) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Smoke 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainsong
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Rice Terrace 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 →
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 49 vs 48). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Green Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Blue 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rainsong
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rainsong is Morning Dew (H0073) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Dew swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rainsong
Rodda's nearest match is Verdigris (CA185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainsong without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rainsong
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rainsong. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue 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 →