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Ref. #979193 · 8004-1D

Storm Rolling In

29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Storm Rolling In 8004-1D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #979193, LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Violet from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Storm Rolling In Technical Profile

HEX Code#979193
RGB151, 145, 147
LRV28.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Storm Rolling In in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Storm Rolling In in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparStorm Rolling In
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSlate Violet

Slate Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Plum Smoke

Behr

Nearly identical

Sparrow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Mesmerized

Kilz

Nearly identical

Shining Armor

PPG

Very similar

Ashen Plum

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Sparrow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Evening Skyline

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Castle Wood

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Telegrey 1

RAL

Very similar

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Plummett

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Storm Rolling In

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Storm Rolling In

#979193

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8B85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Storm Rolling In

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cheyenne Rock

Complement

Gustavian Gray

Storm Rolling In Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sienna Dust

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chopped Chive

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

New Meadow

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Storm Rolling In.

Channel Seal Gray

Valspar · 1001-9C

#9F938F

Cadet Gray

Valspar · 4001-2A

#908B8E

Lucent Purple

Valspar · 4002-4A

#97919E

Coastal Villa

Valspar · 6005-2A

#A1998E

Seafoam Storm

Valspar · 5002-1C

#989F98

Sweet Purple

Valspar · 1003-7C

#A2889A

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Storm Rolling In — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Storm Rolling In have?
Storm Rolling In by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Storm Rolling In in your own space before committing.
What colors match Storm Rolling In from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Storm Rolling In are Slate Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Moonlit Orchid by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Plum Smoke by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Storm Rolling In'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 Rolling In?
Storm Rolling In has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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