Storm Warning 9555 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #696863, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kendall Charcoal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #696863 · 9555
Storm Warning
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Storm Warning Technical Profile
HEX Code#696863
RGB105, 104, 99
Estimated LRV13.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Kendall Charcoal
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#686763
Close digital match
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Iron-Ic
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#6A6B67
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#6A6B65
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Underground
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#69655F
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#676860
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Colors That Work With Storm Warning
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Storm Warning
#696863
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#889966
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Storm Warning
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Storm Warning 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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Storm Warning — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Storm Warning have?
Storm Warning by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Storm Warning from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Storm Warning are Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mined Coal by Behr (a close digital match), Iron-Ic by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Storm Warning'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 Warning?
Storm Warning has a estimated lightness value of 13.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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