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Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm

CSP-535 · #4C4B5D · LRV ~7.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Legendary Purple (~96% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Approaching Storm in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Legendary Purple (DE5930), ~96% proximity; PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~95% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~83% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.