Storm Cloud
Storm Cloud is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. 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 31 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#7A848D
LRV
22.56
Storm Cloud's Color Strip
Storm Cloud is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Let it Rain and Granite Peak. The strip spans from North Star at the lightest end to Outerspace at the deepest. As part of strip 225, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Storm Cloud in Real Rooms
Storm Cloud has a medium LRV of 22.56 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, dining room, misc, kitchen cabinets and mudroom.
3 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Storm Cloud can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Bathroom walls painted in Storm Cloud establish a serene, spa-like atmosphere.
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Bathroom ceiling in Storm Cloud extends cool tones throughout the space.
@asplashofclasspainting
Overhead bathroom surfaces in Storm Cloud create a cohesive, soothing environment.
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7 Bedroom Photos
Storm Cloud has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Soft Storm Cloud walls create a restful, calming environment in this bedroom.
@mybudgetrecipes
2 Front Door Photos
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Storm Cloud in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
The front door in Storm Cloud makes a bold yet sophisticated architectural statement.
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Front door painted Storm Cloud makes a bold yet sophisticated statement.
@victoriasheffielddesign
1 Home Office Photo
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Storm Cloud provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
Home office walls in Storm Cloud provide a focused, professional backdrop.
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3 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Storm Cloud is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
This residence features Storm Cloud throughout, unifying spaces with cohesive color.
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Home exterior clad in Storm Cloud presents a modern, understated curb appeal.
@lauren_harrell_design
House siding in Storm Cloud delivers a cool-toned, contemporary façade.
@jamiekingas
3 Kitchen Photos
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Storm Cloud 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.
Kitchen walls in Storm Cloud pair beautifully with both light and dark cabinetry.
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A Storm Cloud accent wall transforms this kitchen with subtle depth.
@sweet.home.selvigs
Storm Cloud kitchen walls provide a versatile backdrop for wood tones and metals.
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1 Living Room Photo
Storm Cloud 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.
Living room walls in Storm Cloud deliver a balanced, contemporary neutral foundation.
@mybudgetrecipes
3 Dining Room Photos
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Storm Cloud does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Boho dining room aesthetics shine with Storm Cloud walls and layered textures.
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The dining room in Storm Cloud creates an intimate gathering space.
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Dining room walls in Storm Cloud complement both traditional and modern furnishings.
@cubedhomes
5 Misc Photos
These photos show Storm Cloud 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.
Kids' room walls in Storm Cloud offer a calm, neutral canvas for growth.
@oursweetbluebirds
Flat wall surface painted in Storm Cloud offers neutral sophistication and depth.
@our.life.in.a.square
Shiplap paneling in Storm Cloud adds textured dimension to the space.
@mypalletwall
Painted furniture in Storm Cloud brings muted sophistication to boho décor.
@vedder.woodworking
Wall paneling treatment in Storm Cloud adds depth and architectural character.
@mypalletwall
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Storm Cloud on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
Painted kitchen cabinets in Storm Cloud add sophisticated color without overwhelming space.
@hanashappyhome
Bathroom vanity cabinets in Storm Cloud pair beautifully with neutral fixtures.
@averyellishome
1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Storm Cloud creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Mudroom walls wrapped in a moody Storm Cloud gray create cool storage ambiance.
@hanashappyhome
Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 23, Quicksilver is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 23, Origami White is decisively the brighter choice.
Butternut reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 23, Quicksilver is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (29 vs 23) makes Poolhouse the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 23, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 23, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 23 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 61 vs 23, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Morning Fog reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 23) makes Steely Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Dustblu reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 12-point LRV gap (34 vs 23) makes Let it Rain the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (23 vs 14) makes Storm Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (23 vs 14) makes Storm Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (23 vs 15) makes Storm Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.