Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky 1616
| Official page: | Stormy Sky 1616 |
| Code: | 1616 |
| Name: | Stormy Sky |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky?
If you're looking to create a sophisticated atmosphere, consider incorporating Benjamin Moore 1616 Stormy Sky into your space. This deep hue can be complemented by neutrals like white or beige to bring balance and contrast. Additionally, pairing Stormy Sky with accents in warm metallic tones such as gold or copper can add a touch of elegance and glamour to the room. For a harmonious look, try combining Stormy Sky with natural elements like wood or stone to create a cozy and inviting environment. The versatility of Stormy Sky allows for endless possibilities in styling your space, whether you opt for a modern, traditional, or eclectic design scheme.
Stormy Sky for exterior (5 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.





Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky reviews (4 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.




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What are Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky undertones?
Stormy Sky has a blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#626568
RGB code:
98, 101, 104
Is Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky 1616 cool or warm?
With a hue of 210°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
1616 Stormy Sky HSL code: 210, 3%, 40%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Stormy Sky
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Stormy Sky with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.
LRV of Stormy Sky
Stormy Sky has an LRV of 13.75% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.75%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #626568 | |
| RGB Decimal | 98, 101, 104 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.43%, 39.61%, 40.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 210° Saturation: 5.77% Value: 40.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 3, 40) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.77 Magenta: 2.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 100.445 I: -2.752 Q: 0.299 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.189 Y: 12.903 Z: 14.941 | |
| CIE Lab | L:42.617 a:-0.52 b:-2.095 | |
| CIE Luv | L:42.617 u:-1.806 v:-2.692 | |
| Decimal | 6448488 | |
| Hunter Lab | 35.921, -2.294, 0.483 |
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