Stormy Bay
Stormy Bay is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9EB1B0
LRV
43.00
Stormy Bay's Color Strip
Stormy Bay is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Indulgence and North Beach Blue. The strip spans from Dream Catcher at the lightest end to Deep Space at the deepest. Color strip 134 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Stormy Bay in Real Rooms
Stormy Bay has a medium-high LRV of 43 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Stormy Bay in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Stormy Bay gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Stormy Bay really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Stormy Bay sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Stormy Bay in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Stormy Bay does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Stormy Bay on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Stormy Bay in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Stormy Bay in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Stormy Bay in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Stormy Bay provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Stormy Bay on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Stormy Bay creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Stormy Bay on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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