Arctic Shadows vs Storm Cloud Gray paint color comparison

Arctic Shadows vs Storm Cloud Gray

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 32 vs 29, Arctic Shadows will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Arctic Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 1559
LRV32.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1559
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Storm Cloud Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2140-40
LRV28.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2140-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Arctic Shadows vs Storm Cloud Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Shadows on one side and Storm Cloud 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.