Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6249
Storm Cloud is a medium gray-blue that does what the name says, sitting between true gray and true blue with a soft, weathered quality. It is versatile across bedrooms, exteriors, and built-ins, deep enough for presence but lighter than the slate and navy tier. It plays especially well with white trim and aged brass.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Montpelier AF-555 (#718087) · Bachelor Blue 1629 (#758391) · Black Pepper 2130-40 (#717C86)
Farrow & Ball: Selvedge No. 306 (#7C8E96) · De Nimes No. 299 (#748284) · Barrow Blue No. G8 (#6C7C80)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Downing Slate SW 2819 (#777F86) · Blustery Sky SW 9140 (#6F848C) · Foggy Day SW 6235 (#727C7F)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Storm Cloud?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud SW 6249 is #7A848D. In RGB that is 122, 132, 141. Use these values to reproduce Storm Cloud in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Storm Cloud?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Storm Cloud is Montpelier AF-555 (#718087). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Storm Cloud warm or cool?
Storm Cloud is cool, a blue-gray where neither side fully wins. In bright light the blue surfaces; in shade it reads as a moody mid-gray. The LRV of approximately 23 puts it in medium-dark territory, so expect real depth on the wall. It is forgiving as exterior body color, shifting attractively across the day, and indoors it benefits from warm lighting and natural textures.
Why does Storm Cloud look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #7A848D as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Storm Cloud have?
Storm Cloud has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 23, meaning it reflects about 23% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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