Silent Storm 1033-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C3C7BD, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Moor from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C3C7BD · 1033-3
Silent Storm
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silent Storm Technical Profile
HEX Code#C3C7BD
RGB195, 199, 189
Estimated LRV56.1
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Silent Storm
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Irish Moor
Valspar
#BFC5BB
Close digital match
Comfort Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BEC3BB
Close digital match
Gray Wisp
Benjamin Moore
#C0C7BC
Close digital match
Silver Sage
Behr
#C0C2B8
Close digital match
Rippled Rock
Vista Paint
#C3C4BA
Close digital match
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
#C4C5BC
Close digital match
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
#BEC1B6
Close digital match
Stone .04
Colorhouse
#C9CABD
Close digital match
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCDC4
Close digital match
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
#C0C2B3
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International Gray
Kilz
#BABEB7
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Colors That Work With Silent Storm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Storm
#C3C7BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silent Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent 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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Silent Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Storm have?
Silent Storm by PPG 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 Silent Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Storm are Irish Moor by Valspar (a close digital match), Comfort Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mellow Tune by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silent 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 Silent Storm?
Silent Storm has a estimated lightness value of 56.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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