Summer Storm PPU26-22 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #656D74, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wall Street from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #656D74 · PPU26-22
Summer Storm
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Storm Technical Profile
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Summer Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSummer Storm
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWall Street
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Backwater
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Slate Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bottlenose Dolphin
Valspar
Nearly identical
In The Shadows
PPG
Nearly identical
Ashland Slate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Storm
#656D74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E6F9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer 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 Summer Storm.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Storm have?
Summer Storm by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Summer Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Storm are Wall Street by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Backwater by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Backwater by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer 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 Summer Storm?
Summer Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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 Summer Storm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.