Stormy Gray BXC-58 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6E8185, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Blood from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E8185 · BXC-58
Stormy Gray
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stormy Gray Technical Profile
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Stormy Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stormy Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrStormy Gray
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Blood
Blue Blood
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokestack Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blustery Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Taliesin Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Classic Movie
Kilz
Very similar
Felted Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Academy Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Polar Pond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rio Bravo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stormy Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stormy Gray
#6E8185
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8BA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stormy Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stormy Gray 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 Stormy Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stormy Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stormy Gray have?
Stormy Gray 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 Stormy Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stormy Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Gray are Blue Blood by PPG (a near-identical match), Smokestack Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Forest by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stormy Gray'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 Stormy Gray?
Stormy Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stormy Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.