Tempest AF-590 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7B777F, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Special Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #7B777F · AF-590
Tempest
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tempest Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B777F
RGB123, 119, 127
Estimated LRV18.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#7B787D
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Colors That Work With Tempest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tempest
#7B777F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA7FAA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tempest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tempest 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
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Tempest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tempest have?
Tempest by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Tempest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tempest are Special Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Magic Dust by PPG (a very close match), Smoldered by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tempest'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 Tempest?
Tempest has a estimated lightness value of 18.9, 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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