ColorplanBenjamin Moore Approaching Storm (CSP-535) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 7.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B4A5C |
| RGB | 75, 74, 92 |
| HSL | 243°, 11%, 33% |
About Approaching Storm
Approaching Storm (CSP-535) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 7, Approaching Storm absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Approaching Storm read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Wood Violet (1428), it's cooler.
How Approaching Storm changes with the light
Approaching Storm is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Approaching Storm will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Approaching Storm will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Approaching Storm from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Approaching Storm looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Approaching Storm in real homes
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Approaching Storm equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Pelt (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Approaching Storm questions
What undertone does Approaching Storm have?
Approaching Storm has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Approaching Storm read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Approaching Storm a light or dark color?
Approaching Storm has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Approaching Storm absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Approaching Storm in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Paean Black No.294 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Approaching Storm?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Approaching Storm's undertone.
Where does Approaching Storm work best?
Approaching Storm works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Approaching Storm absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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