ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stormy Sky (1616) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 12.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #626568 |
| RGB | 98, 101, 104 |
| HSL | 210°, 3%, 40% |
About Stormy Sky
Stormy Sky (1616) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 13, Stormy Sky absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Stormy Sky stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Charcoal Slate (HC-178); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stormy Sky changes with the light
Stormy Sky 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
Stormy Sky will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Stormy Sky 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 Stormy Sky from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Stormy Sky looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Stormy Sky in real homes
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Stormy Sky 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
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Outerspace (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Stormy Sky questions
What undertone does Stormy Sky have?
Stormy Sky is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Stormy Sky stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Stormy Sky a light or dark color?
Stormy Sky has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Stormy Sky absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Stormy Sky in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Graphic Charcoal N500-6 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stormy Sky?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stormy Sky's undertone.
Where does Stormy Sky work best?
Stormy Sky works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Stormy Sky absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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