Approaching Storm vs Oak Grove paint color comparison

Approaching Storm vs Oak Grove

Approaching StormBenjamin MoorevsOak GroveBenjamin MooreΔE 39.9 — Very different colors

Approaching Storm and Oak Grove come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Approaching Storm reads as blue-grey, while Oak Grove reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 20 for Oak Grove vs 9 for Approaching Storm — means Oak Grove will open up a space more effectively. Where Approaching Storm leans blue and purple, Oak Grove reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.9 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
LRV9.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-535
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Oak Grove
Benjamin Moore · 489
LRV20.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number489
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Approaching Storm vs Oak Grove Simulated Comparison

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

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Approaching Storm
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Approaching Storm
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