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Dunn-Edwards RainsongDET541 · #ACBDB1 · LRV 48

Rainsong reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DET541 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS RAINSONG
RGB 172, 189, 177LRV 48

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameRainsong
SKUDET541
Hex#ACBDB1
RGB172, 189, 177
HSL138°, 11%, 71%
LRV48
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 48
SW 9658 · #ADBCB4 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 48
SW 6457 · #AAC2B3 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 51
SW 6471 · #A8C1B7 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 50

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All green at Behr →
BNC-06 · #ADC0B3 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 50
PPU11-14 · #AABAB0 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 47
790D-4 · #ADBAA9 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 47
BXC-16 · #AFB9B0 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 47

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All green at Benjamin Moore →
703 · #AABEB4 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 48
HC-143 · #AABEB4 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 48
1571 · #B0B9B2 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 47
1578 · #B0B9B3 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All green at Valspar →
5003-3C · #A8BAAF · ΔE 1 · LRV 46.7
M208 · #ADBBAD · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 47.5
M313 · #A8BAB3 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 46.5
8003-34D · #B1BCB1 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 48

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.5
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1129-4 · #B3BFAF · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 50
PPG1145-4 · #A8BBB9 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 47
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All green at Glidden →
PPG1129-4 · #B4C0AF · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 50
50GY 48/075 · #B3BCB1 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All green at Dutch Boy →
330-3DB · #A9C1B7 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 50
331-3DB · #A8BDB8 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 48
329-3DB · #A9C0AD · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 49
426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 47
HGSW 3296 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 46
HGSW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 46
HGSW 2306 · #A8C1B7 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 48
HGSW 6471 · #A8C1B7 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 48

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 48
JG-64 · #A6BEB3 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 48
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 47
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.58
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 84 · #ACBEB3 · ΔE 0.58 · LRV 49
NO. 23 · #A7BBB4 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 47
NO. 9805 · #A5BEB9 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 48

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0456 · #ACB8AA · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 46
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 46
0477 · #AFBAB4 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 47
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All green at Hirshfield's →
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 47
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 47
H0042 · #A6BBB7 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 47
0701 · #A4C2B9 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 51

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All green at Rodda →
CA185 · #A9B9B0 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.41
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-702 · #A8BEB9 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 49
BD16 · #B8BFB5 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 51
C2-960 · #B7BDB2 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 50
C2-684 · #B1BAA4 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 47

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All green at Annie Sloan →
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.52
All green at Kompozit →
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 46
0470 · #ABC1BD · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 50
0701 · #A4C2B9 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 50

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The 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.

DE5654 · LRV 45
DET551 · LRV 47
DE6284 · LRV 42
DE6270 · LRV 44
DEGR43 · LRV 47
DEGR66 · LRV 47

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#ACBDB1 + #BDACB8
TRIADIC
#ACBDB1 · #B1ACBD · #BDB1AC
ANALOGOUS
#B0BDAC · #ACBDB1 · #ACBDB9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.97:1fail
Sample text on black
10.67:1AAA

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 →

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