Stormy Sky vs Temptation paint color comparison

Stormy Sky vs Temptation

Stormy SkyBenjamin MoorevsTemptationBenjamin MooreΔE 5.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Stormy Sky reads as grey, while Temptation reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stormy Sky (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Temptation (LRV 11), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Stormy Sky
Benjamin Moore · 1616
LRV13.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1616
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Temptation
Benjamin Moore · 1609
LRV10.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1609
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Stormy Sky vs Temptation Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stormy Sky on one side and Temptation 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.