Benjamin Moore

Paris Rain

1501 / CC-636

Paris Rain by Benjamin Moore is a muted gray with a soft green undertone that gives it a grounded quality distinct from pure neutral grays. Its Light Reflectance Value of 52.69 places it near the middle of the reflectance scale, making it workable for both walls and cabinetry in rooms with low to moderate natural light. The green infusion adds complexity without pulling the color out of the neutral family.

It coordinates with Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Swiss Coffee as warm off-white pairings, soft taupes to extend the earthy range, and Hale Navy for contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1501 / CC-636

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Paris Rain in Real Homes (5 Photos)

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Paris Rain in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Paris Rain under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Paris Rain under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

54°

Orange Family

Lightness

73%

Light

Saturation

15%

Very Muted

LRV

52.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C4C2B0

RGB Decimal

196, 194, 176

RGB Percent

76.9%, 76.1%, 69.0%

HSL

54.0, 14.5%, 72.9%

HSV

54.0, 10.2%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.0%, 10.2%, 23.1%

YIQ

192.5, 7.0, -5.2

XYZ

49.89, 53.45, 48.76

CIE Lab

78.14, -2.45, 9.30

CIE Luv

78.14, 2.17, 13.94

Hunter Lab

73.11, -2.30, 8.30

Decimal

12894896

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Paris Rain Sage Wisdom Passion Vine Provincial Park

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Paris Rain Roadster White Ethereal White White Moderne

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Paris Rain Noble Purple Masterpiece Artistic Violet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Paris Rain Tea Light Sandlot Gray Pine Forest

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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