Storm Front
We've categorized Storm Front as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#999D9A
LRV
33.22
Storm Front's Color Strip
Storm Front is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Coastal Winter and Mushroom Fields. The strip spans from Heritage Blue at the lightest end to Iron Clad at the deepest. Strip Ex31 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Storm Front in Real Rooms
Storm Front has a medium LRV of 33.22 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Storm Front and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
The walls here show Storm Front in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Storm Front reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A bedroom painted in Storm Front — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Storm Front in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Storm Front in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
See Storm Front in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Storm Front 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.
A foyer painted in Storm Front sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Storm Front's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Storm Front provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
This kitchen scene shows how Storm Front holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Storm Front anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
See how Storm Front holds up in a real living room setting.
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