Approaching Storm vs Storm Cloud Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Approaching Storm belongs to the blue-grey family and Storm Cloud Gray to the grey family. Storm Cloud Gray (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Approaching Storm (LRV 9), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Approaching Storm runs blue and purple while Storm Cloud Gray is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.0, 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 Storm Cloud Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Storm on one side and Storm Cloud Gray 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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