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Benjamin Moore Paris Rain 1501

Paris Rain

Benjamin Moore

1501

About Paris Rain by Benjamin Moore

Paris Rain 1501 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 54% and hue near 54° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 53.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c4c2b0

RGB: 196, 194, 176

Hue54°

Saturation15%

Lightness73%

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Paris Rain 1501 a warm or cool color?
Paris Rain by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Paris Rain?
Paris Rain sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 54°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Paris Rain?
Brightness is about 54%. Saturation is around 15%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 54°. The hex value is #c4c2b0. The RGB value is 196, 194, 176.
Is Paris Rain better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Paris Rain has brightness around 54%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Paris Rain?
You can match Paris Rain 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 Paris Rain work best in a home?
Paris Rain 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 Paris Rain compare to a pure white paint?
Paris Rain is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Paris Rain

Benjamin Moore

1501

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Paris Rain

Benjamin Moore

1501

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

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Benjamin Moore

1501

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

HURRICANE HAZE

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PPG1032-2

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NORTHERN LANDSCAPE

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FRENCH GRAY LINEN

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