Summer Storm
Valspar · V140-1
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The Analysis
Summer Storm is a mid-tone grey-green that pulls a room inward, creating a grounded and cozy atmosphere. With an LRV of 32.288, it absorbs a significant amount of light, meaning it won't make a small room feel larger or brighter, but it will add significant depth and character.
This color excels as a sophisticated backdrop for main living areas or as a moody statement in a home office or bedroom. It provides enough saturation to act as a focal point without being so dark that it feels like a cave.
LRV 32History & Origin
This is a modern, transitional color that bridges the gap between classic heritage tones and contemporary design. It avoids the starkness of current trends, leaning instead toward a timeless, established look that feels permanent rather than fleeting.
How to Use It
Use this in rooms where you want to promote relaxation, like a study or a primary bedroom. Pair it with warm walnut wood tones to highlight the green undertones, and use matte black hardware to lean into a clean, modern edge.
The Mood
This shade feels inherently restful and stable, similar to the calm before a weather front. It avoids the clinical feel of pure grey by introducing organic green undertones, which makes a space feel balanced and easier to live with over time.
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
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- Natural