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Behr Rainy Season MQ5-27

Rainy Season

Behr

MQ5-27

About Rainy Season by Behr

Rainy Season MQ5-27 by Behr is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 32% and hue near 195° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 31.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #879ca3

RGB: 135, 156, 163

Hue195°

Saturation13%

Lightness58%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Rainy Season from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Rainy Season looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Rainy Season MQ5-27 a warm or cool color?
Rainy Season by Behr is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Rainy Season?
Rainy Season sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 195°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Rainy Season?
Brightness is about 32%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 195°. The hex value is #879ca3. The RGB value is 135, 156, 163.
Is Rainy Season better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Rainy Season has brightness around 32%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Rainy Season?
You can match Rainy Season with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Rainy Season work best in a home?
Rainy Season works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Rainy Season compare to a pure white paint?
Rainy Season is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Rainy Season in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Rainy Season in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Rainy Season. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Rainy Season. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.