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Storm

Benjamin Moore · AF-700

The Analysis

Storm is a mid-tone gray that creates a grounded, solid feeling in a room. With an LRV of 34.98, it absorbs more light than it reflects, which makes a space feel intimate and contained rather than expansive or airy.

It functions best as a main wall color or a secondary accent in a room with high natural light. Because it is a balanced gray, it acts as a quiet professional anchor that lets your furniture and art take center stage.

LRV 35

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, urban color choice. It moves away from the ornate palettes of the past, favoring a clean, architectural look that aligns with contemporary design trends.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyNeutral

How to Use It

It excels in living rooms and bedrooms, particularly when paired with warm walnut wood tones or matte black hardware to add contrast. Avoid using it in windowless rooms, as the medium depth can make small, dark spaces feel cramped.

The Mood

This color is highly restful and avoids the starkness of bright white or the moodiness of charcoal. It provides a stable, neutral backdrop that helps reduce visual clutter, making it a great choice for areas where you want to wind down.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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