Valspar Stormy Skies
8006-8D · #87949E · LRV ~28.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue (~97% proximity)Stormy Skies (8006-8D) is a dark blue from Valspar with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Stormy Skies in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.8 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
8006-8D
HEX
#87949E
RGB
135, 148, 158
HSL
206°, 11%, 57%
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Stormy Skies FAQ
What undertone does Stormy Skies have?
Stormy Skies is a dark blue with a moderate green 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 Stormy Skies?
Stormy Skies has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Stormy Skies in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Chiswell Blue (CW-660), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hamilton Blue (DE6333), ~96% proximity; Behr: Teton Blue (N490-4), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5), ~94% proximity; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~93% 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 Stormy Skies?
The HEX code of Stormy Skies (8006-8D) is #87949E, RGB 135, 148, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.