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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Approaching Storm Renaissance Titmouse Blue Black

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Approaching Storm Darkest Grape Cotton Flannel Central Mauve

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Opposite on color wheel

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