Raindance
Often used for its versatile qualities, Raindance remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A7B3AA
LRV
43.47
Raindance in Real Rooms
Raindance has a medium-high LRV of 43.47 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets and misc.
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The way Raindance interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Raindance deliver a soft, cohesive look.
@briahammelinteriors
4 Misc Photos
Note how Raindance is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Painted furniture in Raindance adds gentle color to this styled vignette.
@pennyhainer
This dresser in Raindance pairs beautifully with traditional bedroom décor.
@pennyhainer
Furniture painted in Raindance showcases this sophisticated blue-gray shade.
@pennyhainer
Walls finished in Raindance establish a peaceful, understated elegance.
@kateconti98
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 43 vs 15, Raindance is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 43, Pearl Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Super White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 43), opening up a space where Raindance encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 43, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 43 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Iced Marble reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Imperial Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 46 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Raindance reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Raspberry encloses it.
Raindance reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 5), opening up a space where Velvet Cloak encloses it.
Raindance reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 18), opening up a space where Lazy Afternoon encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 43, Raspberry Ice is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 6, Raindance is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Imperial Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Iced Marble reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 65 vs 43, Nelson Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (50 vs 43) makes Pleasant Valley the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
At LRV 43 vs 26, Raindance is decisively the brighter choice.
Raindance reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 30), opening up a space where Rushing River encloses it.
With LRVs of 43 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Raindance reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.