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 add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 13 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#9FA09E
LRV
35.60
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. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Living room walls in Storm provide a moody, dramatic backdrop.
@katieschwope
Fireplace surround in Storm anchors the room with timeless appeal.
@jennytzakasinteriors
Fireplace wall painted Storm creates intimate focal-point drama.
@jennytzakasinteriors
Living room walls in Storm establish a sophisticated color foundation.
@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.
Kitchen cabinetry in Storm delivers modern contrast against light counters.
@shabbysunflower
Cabinets finished in Storm make a bold, contemporary statement.
@shabbysunflower
Island cabinetry in Storm creates striking contrast in this kitchen.
@shabbysunflower
Cabinet doors painted Storm add depth and visual interest.
@shabbysunflower
Lower cabinetry in Storm grounds the kitchen design elegantly.
@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.
Accent wall in Storm brings dramatic sophistication to this room.
@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.
Kitchen island in Storm becomes a striking design focal point.
@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.
Wall paneling in Storm adds architectural detail and depth.
@quinncan_design
Bathroom walls in Storm establish a moody, spa-like sanctuary.
@quinncan_design
Coordinating Colors
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 36), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Storm reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 36 vs 6, Storm is decisively the brighter choice.
Violet Petal reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 36), opening up a space where Storm encloses it.
Lavender Lipstick reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 36 vs 10, Storm is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 36 vs 15, Storm is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Coventry Gray reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 36), opening up a space where Storm encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 36, Half Moon Crest is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 50 vs 36, Metropolitan is decisively the brighter choice.