Dark Storm Cloud 740F-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #829096, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Feldspar from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #829096 · 740F-4
Dark Storm Cloud
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Storm Cloud Technical Profile
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Dark Storm Cloud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Storm Cloud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDark Storm Cloud
Nearly identical
PPGFeldspar
Feldspar
PPG
Nearly identical
Sharkfin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Chiswell Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoky Day
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stray Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Standish Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Laguna
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Poolhouse
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gray Flannel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Storm Cloud
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
Pure 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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dark Storm Cloud.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Storm Cloud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Storm Cloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Storm Cloud are Feldspar by PPG (a near-identical match), Sharkfin by Valspar (a near-identical match), Selvedge by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Dark Storm Cloud's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.