Rainstorm vs Hardwick White

RainstormBenjamin MoorevsHardwick WhiteFarrow & BallΔE 12.3Distinct difference

Rainstorm is a Benjamin Moore color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Rainstorm belongs to the grey family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. At LRV 44 vs 30, Hardwick White will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Rainstorm's green character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 12.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Rainstorm
Benjamin Moore · CSP-50
Hex#929591
LRV30.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-50
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Rainstorm vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainstorm on one side and Hardwick White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Rainstorm comparisons

See how Rainstorm stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Rainstorm
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Rainstorm
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Rainstorm
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Rainstorm reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Rainstorm
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Rainstorm
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Rainstorm
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Rainstorm
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Rainstorm
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Rainstorm
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Rainstorm reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Rainstorm
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Rainstorm
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Rainstorm is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Rainstorm
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Rainstorm
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Rainstorm reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Rainstorm
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Rainstorm
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Rainstorm reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Rainstorm
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Rainstorm
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Rainstorm
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Rainstorm
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Rainstorm reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Rainstorm
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Rainstorm
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Rainstorm
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Rainstorm
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Rainstorm reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Rainstorm
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Rainstorm reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Rainstorm
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Rainstorm
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Rainstorm
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Rainstorm reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Rainstorm
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Rainstorm reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Rainstorm
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Rainstorm
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice