Agave vs Approaching Storm paint color comparison

Agave vs Approaching Storm

AgaveBenjamin MoorevsApproaching StormBenjamin MooreΔE 56.3 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Agave reads as beige-greige, while Approaching Storm reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Agave (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Approaching Storm (LRV 9), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Agave runs yellow while Approaching Storm is decidedly blue and purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Agave
Benjamin Moore · AF-420
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-420
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Approaching Storm
Benjamin Moore · CSP-535
LRV9.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-535
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Agave vs Approaching Storm Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agave on one side and Approaching Storm on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.