Ref. #33616A · DE5769
After the Storm
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
After the Storm Technical Profile
What color is After the Storm? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #33616A. Colors similar to After the Storm include MPC Jade Blue, Sherwin-Williams Deep Sea Dive, Benjamin Moore Bermuda Turquoise. After the Storm has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, After the Storm creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to After the Storm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With After the Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
After the Storm
#33616A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#52617E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for After the Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
After the 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to After the 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.
After the Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does After the Storm have?
After the Storm by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match After the Storm from other brands?
The closest matches are Jade Blue by MPC (#2B616C), Deep Sea Dive by Sherwin-Williams (#376167), Bermuda Turquoise by Benjamin Moore (#295F6C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of After the Storm?
After the Storm has an LRV of 10.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why After the Storm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.