Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Rain Barrel |
| SKU | H0113 |
| Hex | #A49688 |
| RGB | 164, 150, 136 |
| HSL | 30°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Rain Barrel
Rain Barrel sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Rain Barrel is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Rain Barrel within Hirshfield's'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 #A49688 in HSL space. Pair Rain Barrel 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.
Hirshfield's Rain Barrel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rain Barrel 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 Hirshfield's H0113 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rain Barrel
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rain Barrel is Sticks & Stones (SW 7503). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sticks & Stones and you'll get the same color. See the full Sticks & Stones swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rain Barrel
The closest Behr equivalent of Rain Barrel is Studio Taupe (PPU5-07). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Studio Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rain Barrel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rain Barrel is Briarwood (HC-175) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Briarwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rain Barrel
At Valspar, the closest color to Rain Barrel is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rain Barrel
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rain Barrel is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Earl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Glidden's nearest match is Brushwood Tan (20YY 31/106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rain Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Brushwood Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rain Barrel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rain Barrel is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rain Barrel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rain Barrel is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rain Barrel
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Rain Barrel is Sorrel Felt (DET624). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sorrel Felt and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorrel Felt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Rain Barrel. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Rain Barrel — the nearest deck color, Worsted (NO. 284), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0113 instead. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rain Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Rodda's nearest match is Burlap (CA070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rain Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rain Barrel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rain Barrel is Riff (C2-811) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riff swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rain Barrel — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 7.91). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0113 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Rain Barrel — the nearest deck color, Bronson (BRONSON), is clearly different (ΔE 8.56). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0113 instead. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Rain Barrel — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.03). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0113 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rain Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Rain Barrel. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rain Barrel
Kompozit's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rain Barrel without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →