Stormy Skies 8006-8D is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #87949E, 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.
Ref. #87949E · 8006-8D
Stormy Skies
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stormy Skies Technical Profile
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Stormy Skies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stormy Skies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparStormy Skies
Nearly identical
PPGSmoke Grey
Smoke Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
In Good Taste
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coastal Vista
Behr
Nearly identical
Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
In Good Taste
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Poolhouse
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vintage Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stormy Skies
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Stormy Skies.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stormy Skies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stormy Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Skies are Smoke Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Mineral Alloy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), In Good Taste by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stormy Skies's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.