Ref. #CFC9BC · 1008-2
Storm's Coming
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Storm's Coming Technical Profile
What color is Storm's Coming? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #CFC9BC. Colors similar to Storm's Coming include Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray, Vista Paint Hidden Cove, Valspar Villa Grey. Storm's Coming has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Storm's Coming sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Storm's Coming pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Storm's Coming
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Useful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Villa Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coliseum Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Desert Mirage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Metro Gray
MPC
Nearly identical
Porous Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Storm's Coming from other brands?
The closest matches are Useful Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#CFCABD), Hidden Cove by Vista Paint (#CDC7BB), Villa Grey by Valspar (#D1CCBF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Storm's Coming?
Storm's Coming has an LRV of 58.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Storm's Coming's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.