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Ref. #CFC9BC · 1008-2

Storm's Coming

59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Storm's Coming Technical Profile

HEX Code#CFC9BC
RGB207, 201, 188
LRV58.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Moth Gray

Complement

Nautical Gray

Storm's Coming Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Azalea Leaf

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Storm's Coming.

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Grey Nuance

PPG · 90YY 55/049

#C5C5BC

Pink Beige

PPG · 00YY 59/098

#DAC8BA

Toasted Almond

PPG · 1097-3

#DACFBA

Urban Grey

PPG · 50RR 54/018

#C7C2C4

Turtledove Rose

PPG · 30RR 56/055

#D3C2C9

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

Timson Sand

Benjamin Moore · CW-140

#D9CEBA

Prairie House

Behr · PPU9-12

#D2C8AE

Free Spirited

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR09

#DEDAD1

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Basket Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 6143

#C0A98B

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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