Approaching Storm vs Folk Art

Approaching StormBenjamin MoorevsFolk ArtBenjamin MooreΔE 62.9Very different colors

Approaching Storm and Folk Art come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Approaching Storm belongs to the blue-grey family and Folk Art to the beige-yellow family. The 52-point LRV gap — 61 for Folk Art vs 9 for Approaching Storm — means Folk Art will open up a space more effectively. Where Approaching Storm leans blue and purple, Folk Art reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 62.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Approaching Storm
Benjamin Moore · CSP-535
Hex#4B4A5C
LRV9.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-535
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Folk Art
Benjamin Moore · 528
Hex#D1D2A1
LRV60.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number528
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Approaching Storm vs Folk Art Simulated Comparison

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

More Approaching Storm comparisons

See how Approaching Storm stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Approaching Storm
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Approaching Storm
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Approaching Storm
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Approaching Storm reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Approaching Storm
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Approaching Storm
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Approaching Storm
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Approaching Storm
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Approaching Storm
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Approaching Storm
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Approaching Storm
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Approaching Storm
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Approaching Storm reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Approaching Storm
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Approaching Storm
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bancha reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Approaching Storm
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Approaching Storm
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Approaching Storm
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Approaching Storm
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Approaching Storm
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Approaching Storm
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Approaching Storm
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Approaching Storm
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Approaching Storm
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Approaching Storm
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Approaching Storm
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Approaching Storm
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Approaching Storm
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Approaching Storm
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Approaching Storm
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Approaching Storm
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Approaching Storm
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice