GREYS

Rainstorm

#939692

RGB 147, 150, 146 · HSL 105°, 2%, 58% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 41

Rainstorm is #939692 in HEX — rgb(147, 150, 146), hsl(105°, 2%, 58%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 41%).

Rainstorm pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 105°, 2%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#939692

RGB147, 150, 146

HSL105°, 2%, 58%

HSV105°, 3%, 59%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 41

Decimal9672338

CSS RGBrgb(147, 150, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 2%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rainstorm CSP-50

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tin Lizzie SW9163

ΔE 0.5 · #939591

Behr

Cheyenne Rock 780B-5

ΔE 1.6 · #969591

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 2 · #969992

PPG

Phoenix Fossil 1009-5

ΔE 2.3 · #8E908D

Kilz

Lavender Gray RL130

ΔE 2.3 · #979695

Vista Paint

Jet Gray C-547

ΔE 2.4 · #9A9997

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 2.5 · #95958D

Valspar

Cathedral Stone 4003-2A

ΔE 2.6 · #979492

Dulux

Reckless Grey SG6H5

ΔE 2.7 · #92908C

Dunn-Edwards

Light Gray DEC789

ΔE 2.8 · #979D9A

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.5 · #8D8D8B

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 3.8 · #9E9893

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Tone 541

ΔE 3.8 · #9D9E9D

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 5 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#939692

#959296

Analogous

#959692

#939692

#929693

Triadic

#939692

#929396

#969293

Split-Complementary

#939692

#939296

#969295

Tetradic

#939692

#929596

#959296

#969392

Monochromatic

#474946

#6D706B

#939692

#B9BCB9

#E0E1E0

Rectangle

#939692

#929695

#959296

#969293

Compound

#939692

#929693

#959296

#969295

Variations

Lighter

#A8ABA8

#BEC0BE

#D9DAD9

Darker

#757974

#505350

#2F302E

Saturation

#949593

#939692

#79CB5D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#939692

#959593

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#939692

#959593

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#939692

#939596

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rainstorm gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AE9D89

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#939692

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9BA2AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8D5E9D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #939692;

CSS — background

background-color: #939692;

CSS Variable

--color-rainstorm: #939692;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rainstorm': '#939692' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#939692] text-[#939692]

SCSS

$rainstorm: #939692;

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#929591 · ΔE 0.4

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#999492 · ΔE 3.3

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#8F9999 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #939692?

#939692 is Rainstorm, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #939692 warm or cool?

Rainstorm reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rainstorm?

Rainstorm works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Rainstorm?

Rainstorm pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rainstorm?

You can download Rainstorm on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Rainstorm?

The hex code is #939692. In RGB it's 147, 150, 146, and in HSL it's 105°, 2%, 58%.

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