Silent Storm 1033-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C3C7BD, 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.
Ref. #C3C7BD · 1033-3
Silent Storm
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silent Storm Technical Profile
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Silent Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silent Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilent Storm
Nearly identical
ValsparIrish Moor
Irish Moor
Valspar
Nearly identical
Comfort Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gray Wisp
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
International Gray
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silent Storm
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Silent Storm.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silent Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silent Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Storm are Irish Moor by Valspar (a near-identical match), Comfort Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mellow Tune by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Silent Storm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.