Storm's Coming 1008-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFC9BC, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Useful Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFC9BC · 1008-2
Storm's Coming
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Storm's Coming Technical Profile
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Storm's Coming in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Storm's Coming in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGStorm's Coming
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsUseful Gray
Useful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bone Dry
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Villa Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ice Formations
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coliseum Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Mirage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Very similar
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Storm's Coming
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Storm's Coming
#CFC9BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Storm's Coming
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Storm's Coming 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 Storm's Coming.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Storm's Coming — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Storm's Coming have?
Storm's Coming by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Storm's Coming in your own space before committing.
What colors match Storm's Coming from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Storm's Coming are Useful Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bone Dry by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hidden Cove by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Storm's Coming'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 Storm's Coming?
Storm's Coming has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.7, 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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