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Benjamin MooreAF-700

Storm

With a focus on versatile tones, Storm (AF-700) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 13 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#9FA09E

LRV

35.60

Light Reflectance Value
35.60
Mid-tone
Tone
CalmingCharmingMoodyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Storm in Real Rooms

Storm has a medium LRV of 35.6 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, misc, kitchen and bathroom.

4 Living Room Photos

Choosing Storm for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Benjamin Moore Storm Living Room

Benjamin Moore Storm Living Room

@katieschwope

Living Room Fireplace

Living Room Fireplace

@jennytzakasinteriors

Af-700 Living Room Fireplace

Af-700 Living Room Fireplace

@jennytzakasinteriors

Living Room

Living Room

@mike_palz

5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Storm brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Af-700 Kitchen Cabinets

Af-700 Kitchen Cabinets

@shabbysunflower

Benjamin Moore Storm Kitchen Cabinets

Benjamin Moore Storm Kitchen Cabinets

@shabbysunflower

Benjamin Moore Storm Kitchen Cabinets

Benjamin Moore Storm Kitchen Cabinets

@shabbysunflower

Af-700 Kitchen Cabinets

Af-700 Kitchen Cabinets

@shabbysunflower

Af-700 Kitchen Cabinets

Af-700 Kitchen Cabinets

@premiereproskitchens

1 Misc Photo

These "miscellaneous" applications of Storm prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Storm Accent Wall

Benjamin Moore Storm Accent Wall

@thebuiltincabinetcompany

1 Kitchen Photo

On kitchen walls, Storm adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

Benjamin Moore Storm Kitchen Island

Benjamin Moore Storm Kitchen Island

@colorfulcupboardpainting

2 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Storm holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Bm Storm Bathroom Wall Panelling

Bm Storm Bathroom Wall Panelling

@quinncan_design

Benjamin Moore Storm Bathroom

Benjamin Moore Storm Bathroom

@quinncan_design

Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#9FA09E
RGB159, 160, 158
HSL90° 1% 62%
CMYK1 0 1 37
CIE LabL: 65.7 a: -0.7 b: 0.9
XYZX: 0.33 Y: 0.35 Z: 0.37