Stormy Sky
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Stormy Sky remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#626568
LRV
13.75
Stormy Sky in Real Rooms
Stormy Sky has a low LRV of 13.75 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 house, misc and home office.
5 House Photos
The way Stormy Sky interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
House exterior painted Stormy Sky enhances architectural character beautifully.
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Exterior siding in Stormy Sky creates a sophisticated curb presence.
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Home exterior in Stormy Sky balances coolness with timeless appeal.
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Porch and exterior trim in Stormy Sky define classic elegance.
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Exterior siding glows in moody Stormy Sky gray.
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3 Misc Photos
Note how Stormy Sky 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.
Accent wall painted in Stormy Sky creates dramatic depth.
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Entry door makes a bold statement in Stormy Sky.
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Dresser gets a sophisticated refresh in Stormy Sky.
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1 Home Office Photo
Stormy Sky in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Desk workspace gains focus against Stormy Sky walls.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 39 vs 14, Yukon Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 14, Baby's Breath is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 52 vs 14, Bleeker Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 14, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Stormy Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Woodcliff Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 14), opening up a space where Stormy Sky encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 14), opening up a space where Stormy Sky encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 14, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
Briarwood reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 14), opening up a space where Stormy Sky encloses it.
At LRV 48 vs 14, Thunder is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Steel Wool reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Stormy Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (14 vs 9) makes Stormy Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (14 vs 9) makes Stormy Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (14 vs 6) makes Stormy Sky the marginally brighter of the two.