Dark Storm Cloud 740F-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #829096, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Feldspar from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #829096 · 740F-4
Dark Storm Cloud
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Storm Cloud Technical Profile
HEX Code#829096
RGB130, 144, 150
Estimated LRV26.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Dark Storm Cloud
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Storm Cloud
#829096
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Storm Cloud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Storm Cloud Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dark Storm Cloud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Storm Cloud have?
Dark Storm Cloud by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Storm Cloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Storm Cloud are Feldspar by PPG (a close digital match), Sharkfin by Valspar (a close digital match), Selvedge by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Storm Cloud's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dark Storm Cloud?
Dark Storm Cloud has a estimated lightness value of 26.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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