Benjamin Moore

Storm Cloud Gray

2140-40

Storm Cloud Gray is a dark gray with a subtle green undertone that adds complexity without saturation. With an LRV of 28.88, it provides depth while remaining usable on walls. The color stays muted and controlled in both daylight and evening light.

It works well in bedrooms and living areas where a subdued palette is preferred. Storm Cloud Gray pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray. Hale Navy and Hunter Green add contrast, while Silver Marlin and Gray Cashmere soften transitions.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2140-40

Collection

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Storm Cloud Gray 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 Storm Cloud Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Storm Cloud Gray under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

64°

Yellow Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

28.9

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

#919284

RGB Decimal

145, 146, 132

RGB Percent

56.9%, 57.3%, 51.8%

HSL

64.3, 6.0%, 54.5%

HSV

64.3, 9.6%, 57.3%

CMYK

0.7%, 0.0%, 9.6%, 42.7%

YIQ

144.1, 3.9, -4.6

XYZ

26.12, 28.24, 25.90

CIE Lab

60.11, -2.98, 7.29

CIE Luv

60.11, 0.19, 10.59

Hunter Lab

53.14, -2.51, 5.86

Decimal

9540228

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Storm Cloud Gray Thames Fog Rooftop Garden Bonsai Trunk

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Storm Cloud Gray Escape Gray Misty Memory Teapot

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Storm Cloud Gray Old Amethyst Ground Truth Dulcinea

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Storm Cloud Gray Card Room Green Castle Gate Gray Heron

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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Dusky Parakeet

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Winter Feather

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Cornwall Slate

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Incognito

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Hillside Green

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Parador Stone

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Old Soul

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Mt. Rainier

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Felted Wool

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Jade Dragon

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