Approaching Storm

Approaching Storm by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Approaching Storm sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 243°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 7%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 243°. The hex value is #4b4a5c. The RGB value is 75, 74, 92.

Approaching Storm has brightness around 7%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Approaching Storm with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Approaching Storm works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Approaching Storm is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.