Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud (6249) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Retro Revival, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#7A848DLRV
22.56
Storm Cloud's Color Strip
Storm Cloud is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Let it Rain and Granite Peak. The strip spans from North Star at the lightest end to Outerspace at the deepest. As part of strip 225, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Storm Cloud in Rooms
Follow Storm Cloud from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 24 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
3 Bathroom Photos
The 3 bathroom images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Bathroom walls painted in Storm Cloud establish a serene, spa-like atmosphere.
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Bathroom ceiling in Storm Cloud extends cool tones throughout the space.
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Overhead bathroom surfaces in Storm Cloud create a cohesive, soothing environment.
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7 Bedroom Photos
7 bedroom images place Storm Cloud (6249) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 22.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Soft Storm Cloud walls create a restful, calming environment in this bedroom.
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2 Front Door Photos
2 front door images trace Storm Cloud (6249) through the threshold between the street and the interior. Its place within Retro Revival hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
The front door in Storm Cloud makes a bold yet sophisticated architectural statement.
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Front door painted Storm Cloud makes a bold yet sophisticated statement.
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1 Home Office Photo
Storm Cloud (6249) can change noticeably under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Home office walls in Storm Cloud provide a focused, professional backdrop.
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3 House Photos
Storm Cloud (6249) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
This residence features Storm Cloud throughout, unifying spaces with cohesive color.
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Home exterior clad in Storm Cloud presents a modern, understated curb appeal.
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House siding in Storm Cloud delivers a cool-toned, contemporary façade.
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3 Kitchen Photos
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Storm Cloud (6249) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 22.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kitchen walls in Storm Cloud pair beautifully with both light and dark cabinetry.
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A Storm Cloud accent wall transforms this kitchen with subtle depth.
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Storm Cloud kitchen walls provide a versatile backdrop for wood tones and metals.
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image place Storm Cloud (6249) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. An LRV of 22.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Living room walls in Storm Cloud deliver a balanced, contemporary neutral foundation.
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3 Dining Room Photos
Across 3 dining room images, Storm Cloud (6249) meets natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Boho dining room aesthetics shine with Storm Cloud walls and layered textures.
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The dining room in Storm Cloud creates an intimate gathering space.
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Dining room walls in Storm Cloud complement both traditional and modern furnishings.
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5 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Storm Cloud (6249) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 22.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kids' room walls in Storm Cloud offer a calm, neutral canvas for growth.
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Flat wall surface painted in Storm Cloud offers neutral sophistication and depth.
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Shiplap paneling in Storm Cloud adds textured dimension to the space.
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Painted furniture in Storm Cloud brings muted sophistication to boho décor.
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Wall paneling treatment in Storm Cloud adds depth and architectural character.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Storm Cloud (6249) brings its blue character into cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Painted kitchen cabinets in Storm Cloud add sophisticated color without overwhelming space.
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Bathroom vanity cabinets in Storm Cloud pair beautifully with neutral fixtures.
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1 Mudroom Photo
Storm Cloud (6249) moves through 1 mudroom image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Mudroom walls wrapped in a moody Storm Cloud gray create cool storage ambiance.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 23, Quicksilver is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 23, Origami White is decisively the brighter choice.
Butternut reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 23, Quicksilver is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (29 vs 23) makes Poolhouse the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 23, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 23, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 23 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 61 vs 23, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Morning Fog reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 23), opening up a space where Storm Cloud encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 23) makes Steely Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Dustblu reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 12-point LRV gap (34 vs 23) makes Let it Rain the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (23 vs 14) makes Storm Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (23 vs 14) makes Storm Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (23 vs 15) makes Storm Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
There’s a lot of depth to this moody blue-gray. This agile shade plays well in most spaces. Consider adding this serene blue to a bedroom.