Approaching Storm RL190 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8D8B89, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Silver from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #8D8B89 · RL190
Approaching Storm
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Approaching Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D8B89
RGB141, 139, 137
Estimated LRV25.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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#918E8C
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#8D8D8B
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Colors That Work With Approaching Storm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Approaching Storm
#8D8B89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Approaching Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Approaching 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
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Approaching Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Approaching Storm have?
Approaching Storm by Kilz has a neutral 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 Approaching Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Approaching Storm are Antique Silver by PPG (a close digital match), Plummett by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Falcon Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Approaching 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 Approaching Storm?
Approaching Storm has a estimated lightness value of 25.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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