Storm vs Violet Petal paint color comparison

Storm vs Violet Petal

StormBenjamin MoorevsViolet PetalBenjamin MooreΔE 17.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Storm reads as grey, while Violet Petal reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 54 vs 36, Violet Petal will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Storm's green character against Violet Petal's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.9, 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

Storm
Benjamin Moore · AF-700
LRV35.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-700
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Violet Petal
Benjamin Moore · 1382
LRV54.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1382
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Storm vs Violet Petal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Storm on one side and Violet Petal 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.