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Benjamin Moore Storm (AF-700) Paint Color


Color Name: Storm (AF-700)
Hex Color Code: #9FA09E
RGB Color Code: RGB(159, 160, 158)
CMYK Values*: 0.6%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 37.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Gray Green





About Storm (AF-700) color - its meaning and example


What color is Storm (AF-700)?

Storm (AF-700) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Storm (AF-700) is #9FA09E, and the RGB color code is RGB(159, 160, 158).

In the RGB color model, Storm (AF-700) has a red value of 159, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.3% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 1.0 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Storm (AF-700) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 1.2 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.


Storm (AF-700) is cool or warm?

The color Storm (AF-700) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Storm (AF-700)?

Storm (AF-700) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Storm (AF-700)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Storm (AF-700) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 35 puts Benjamin Moore Storm (AF-700) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Storm (AF-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(159, 160, 158)
Red
159 (62.4%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.62%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.25%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(90deg, 1.0 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
90°
Saturation
1.04 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 76, 72)
Red
47 (18.6%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90°
Saturation
1.25 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 90°

W: 61.96 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 33.04

Y : 34.98

Z : 37.36

YXY

Y1 : 34.98

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 37.65%

M : 37.25%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 35 %

Munsell Color System

7.5GY 6.4/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 65.73

A : -0.74

B : 0.91

CIE-Lch

L : 65.73

C : 1.17

H : 129.1

CIE-Luv

L : 65.73

U : -0.46

V : 1.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.14

A : -3.79

B : 3.95






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Storm (AF-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Storm (AF-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Pantone PMS


#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#9D9D9F
PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)





Paint similar to Storm (AF-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Storm (AF-700) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Benjamin Moore


#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#A09E9D
Sterling Silver (1461)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#A5A2A0
Fusion (AF-675)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to PPG Paints


#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#A8A7A3
Statue Garden (PPG0996-3)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Behr


#A0A09F
Elemental Gray (PPU26-06)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#999D9E
Pencil Sketch (N500-4)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)





Valspar


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Valspar


#A1A09B
Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#9D9C9C
Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Dunn-Edwards


#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Storm (AF-700) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Storm (AF-700) to Sherwin Williams


#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#A5A9A8
Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A0A5A7
Network Gray (SW 7073)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Storm (AF-700) - #9FA09E color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Storm (AF-700) - #9FA09E Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#9FA09E
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