Stormy Skies 8006-8D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #87949E, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoke Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #87949E · 8006-8D
Stormy Skies
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stormy Skies Technical Profile
HEX Code#87949E
RGB135, 148, 158
Estimated LRV28.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Stormy Skies
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smoke Grey
PPG
#8995A1
Close digital match
Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
#82919C
Close digital match
In Good Taste
Vista Paint
#8998A3
Close digital match
Coastal Vista
Behr
#8293A0
Close digital match
Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#8A99A4
Close digital match
In Good Taste
Hirshfield's
#8999A4
Close digital match
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
#8B9BA5
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Poolhouse
Sherwin-Williams
#8095A0
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Kilz
#8396A8
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Farrow & Ball
#7C8E96
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RAL
#8A9597
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#82979D
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Colors That Work With Stormy Skies
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stormy Skies
#87949E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stormy Skies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stormy Skies 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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Stormy Skies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stormy Skies have?
Stormy Skies by Valspar 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 Stormy Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Skies are Smoke Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Mineral Alloy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), In Good Taste by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stormy Skies'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 Stormy Skies?
Stormy Skies has a estimated lightness value of 28.8, 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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