Approaching Storm vs Randolph Gray paint color comparison

Approaching Storm vs Randolph Gray

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Approaching Storm belongs to the blue-grey family and Randolph Gray to the grey family. With LRVs of 9 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Approaching Storm's blue and purple character against Randolph Gray's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Randolph Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-85
LRV11.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-85
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Approaching Storm vs Randolph Gray Simulated Comparison

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

Approaching Storm
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Approaching Storm vs White Dove
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Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9

At LRV 83 vs 9, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Approaching Storm
Saybrook Sage
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Approaching Storm vs Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9

At LRV 45 vs 9, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.