ColorplanBenjamin Moore Paris Rain (1501) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Bone (No.15) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 53.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C4C2B0 |
| RGB | 196, 194, 176 |
| HSL | 54°, 14%, 73% |
About Paris Rain
Paris Rain (1501) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 53, Paris Rain has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Paris Rain's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Mountain Air (CC-636); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Paris Rain changes with the light
Paris Rain has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Paris Rain's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Paris Rain will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Paris Rain close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Paris Rain will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Paris Rain in real homes
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Paris Rain equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Skyline Steel (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Paris Rain questions
What undertone does Paris Rain have?
Paris Rain has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Paris Rain's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Paris Rain a light or dark color?
Paris Rain has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Paris Rain has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Paris Rain in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Bone No.15 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Paris Rain?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Paris Rain's undertone.
Where does Paris Rain work best?
Paris Rain works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 53, Paris Rain has visible color without darkening a room much.
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