Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Rainwash |
| SKU | 331-3DB |
| Hex | #A8BDB8 |
| RGB | 168, 189, 184 |
| HSL | 166°, 14%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dutch Boy Rainwash
Rainwash 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 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.
Rainwash 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 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 teal from that brand.
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Rainwash within Dutch Boy'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 #A8BDB8 in HSL space. Pair Rainwash 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.
Dutch Boy Rainwash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rainwash 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 Dutch Boy 331-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rainwash
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Rainwash is Misty Morn (C2-702). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Misty Morn and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rainwash
Kompozit's nearest match is Dreaming of the Day (0470), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwash without repainting risk. See the full Dreaming of the Day swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rainwash
Valspar's nearest match is Mediterranean Dusk (M313), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46.5 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwash without repainting risk. See the full Mediterranean Dusk swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rainwash
Behr's nearest match is Water Surface (QE-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwash without repainting risk. See the full Water Surface swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rainwash
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Rainwash without repainting risk. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rainwash
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rainwash is Bidwell Blue (DET551) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rainwash
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rainwash is Catalina Blue (703) — very close at ΔE 2.25, 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 Catalina Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rainwash
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rainwash is Fresh Eucalyptus (SW 9658) — very close at ΔE 2.41, 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 Fresh Eucalyptus swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rainwash
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rainwash is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 2.9, 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 Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rainwash
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rainwash is Green Blue (NO. 84) — very close at ΔE 3.07, 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 Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rainwash
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rainwash. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.68 — 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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rainwash
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rainwash — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 6.31). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 331-3DB instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rainwash
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rainwash — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 8.36). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 331-3DB instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →