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Benjamin Moore

Approaching Storm

CSP-535

Approaching Storm is a deep purple with cool blue-gray undertones that can appear nearly charcoal in low ambient light. Its LRV of 9.01 means it absorbs most incident light, so adequate lighting and lighter surrounding surfaces are important to maintain visual balance. Silken Blue and Violet Mist provide tonal companions that stay within the cool range.

For warmth, Honeybell or Richmond Gold can be introduced on accents and soft furnishings. Chantilly Lace is a strong trim option to define edges against this dark wall color.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-535

Collection

Color Stories

Approaching Storm in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

243°

Blue Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

9.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#4B4A5C
RGB Decimal
75, 74, 92
RGB Percent
29.4%, 29.0%, 36.1%
HSL
243.3, 10.8%, 32.5%
HSV
243.3, 19.6%, 36.1%
CMYK
18.5%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 63.9%
YIQ
76.4, -5.2, 5.8
XYZ
7.28, 7.17, 11.12
CIE Lab
32.18, 4.68, -10.43
CIE Luv
32.18, -0.51, -13.80
Hunter Lab
26.77, 3.24, -7.98
Decimal
4934236

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Approaching StormRenaissanceTitmouse BlueBlack

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Approaching StormDarkest GrapeCotton FlannelCentral Mauve

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Approaching StormDark OliveBlackMedieval Times

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Approaching StormPaparazziHale NavyBlack Raspberry

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Sovereign

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