Stormy Sky 1616 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #636669, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Web Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #636669 · 1616
Stormy Sky
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Stormy Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#636669
RGB99, 102, 105
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Web Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#616669
Close digital match
Grafton Grey
Vista Paint
#63686A
Close digital match
Dark Grey Silk
PPG
#62656B
Close digital match
Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
#646767
Close digital match
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
#636869
Close digital match
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
#5D6265
Close digital match
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Behr
#696B6D
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#656B6F
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Colors That Work With Stormy Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stormy Sky
#636669
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#666699
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stormy Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stormy Sky 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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Stormy Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stormy Sky have?
Stormy Sky by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Stormy Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Sky are Web Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Grafton Grey by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Polished Pewter by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stormy Sky'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 Sky?
Stormy Sky has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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