Quiet Storm S-H-540 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #135074, LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue By You from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #135074 · S-H-540
Quiet Storm
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Quiet Storm Technical Profile
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Quiet Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quiet Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrQuiet Storm
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBlue By You
Blue By You
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dignity Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ocean Spray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kate's Ring
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mistral
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Very similar
Singing The Blues
PPG
Very similar
Tappan Lake Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Navy Dress
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quiet Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quiet Storm
#135074
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#353F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quiet Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quiet Storm 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 Quiet Storm.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quiet Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quiet Storm have?
Quiet Storm by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Quiet Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quiet Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quiet Storm are Blue By You by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ocean Spray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dignity Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quiet Storm'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 Quiet Storm?
Quiet Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Quiet Storm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.