ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon (1575) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rosemary (SW 6187), Farrow & Ball Douter (No.318) and Behr Terrarium (N400-6). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 14.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #646B61 |
| RGB | 100, 107, 97 |
| HSL | 102°, 5%, 40% |
About Rainy Afternoon
Rainy Afternoon (1575) is a very dark, soft green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 14, Rainy Afternoon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Rainy Afternoon read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Quarry Rock (1568), it's warmer.
How Rainy Afternoon changes with the light
Rainy Afternoon is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Rainy Afternoon will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Rainy Afternoon will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Rainy Afternoon from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Rainy Afternoon looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Rainy Afternoon in real homes
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Rainy Afternoon 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.
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Rainy Afternoon questions
What undertone does Rainy Afternoon have?
Rainy Afternoon has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Rainy Afternoon read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Rainy Afternoon a light or dark color?
Rainy Afternoon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Rainy Afternoon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Rainy Afternoon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosemary SW 6187 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Douter No.318 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Terrarium N400-6 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rainy Afternoon?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rainy Afternoon's undertone.
Where does Rainy Afternoon work best?
Rainy Afternoon works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Rainy Afternoon absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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