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Valspar Stormy Skies

8006-8D · #87949E · LRV 28.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue is a 97% match

Stormy Skies (8006-8D) is a dark blue from Valspar with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 28.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue (97% match).

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LRV

28.8 · Dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

8006-8D

HEX

#87949E

RGB

135, 148, 158

HSL

206°, 11%, 57%

Family

Blues

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Stormy Skies FAQ

What undertone does Stormy Skies have?

Stormy Skies is a dark blue with a moderate green 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 Stormy Skies?

Stormy Skies has an 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.

What is the closest match to Stormy Skies in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Chiswell Blue (CW-660), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Hamilton Blue (DE6333), 96%; Behr: Teton Blue (N490-4), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), 94%; Glidden: Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5), 94%; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 93%. 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 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.