Approaching Storm vs Treron
Where Approaching Storm belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Treron is a Farrow & Ball color. Approaching Storm reads as blue-grey, while Treron reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Treron (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Approaching Storm (LRV 9), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Approaching Storm runs blue and purple while Treron is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.3, 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 Treron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Storm on one side and Treron 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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