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Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm

CSP-535 · #4C4B5D · LRV 7.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Legendary Purple is a 96% match

Approaching Storm (CSP-535) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Legendary Purple (96% match).

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LRV

7.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

CSP-535

HEX

#4C4B5D

RGB

76, 75, 93

HSL

243°, 11%, 33%

Family

Blues

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Approaching Storm FAQ

What undertone does Approaching Storm have?

Approaching Storm is a deep blue with a moderate violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Approaching Storm?

Approaching Storm has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Approaching Storm in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Legendary Purple (DE5930), 96%; PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), 95%; Glidden: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), 95%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 92%; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Approaching Storm?

The HEX code of Approaching Storm (CSP-535) is #4C4B5D, RGB 76, 75, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.