Approaching Storm vs Refined
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Approaching Storm reads as blue-grey, while Refined reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Refined (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Approaching Storm (LRV 9), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Approaching Storm runs blue and purple while Refined is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.9, 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.
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Approaching Storm vs Refined Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Storm on one side and Refined on the other.
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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