Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud

Are you looking for a cool and calming color that you can use to transform your space? Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud might just be the color you need.

Storm Cloud is an attractive and versatile paint color that can instantly bring life to any home’s color palette. It is a light gray hue with cool undertones that adds an airy atmosphere to any setting.

In this article, we will discuss why SW Storm Cloud is such an ideal choice when selecting paint colors as well as helpful tips on how to incorporate it into your interiors.

A collage of three rooms painted with Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud.

Table Of Contents

What Color is Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud SW 6249?
What Undertones Does Storm Cloud Have?
What is the LRV of Storm Cloud?
Storm Cloud in Real Spaces
Storm Cloud Painted On House Exterior
Trim Color Options for Storm Cloud
What Paint Colors Are Similar to Storm Cloud?
What Colors Go with Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud?
FAQ

What Color is Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud SW 6249?

Storm Cloud is a neutral medium gray color. Versatile and calming, it works well with almost any other colors, making it a great choice for most spaces.

It also has a hint of blue for added depth, which can create a sense of serenity in any room.

The smoky shade exudes strength and sophistication which makes it perfect for accentuating more colorful pieces of décor or an office space that needs to be polished and modern.

What Undertones Does Storm Cloud Have?

Storm Cloud is a dark gray with blue undertones. Depending on lighting conditions, it can look more gray than blue or more blue than gray.

What is the LRV of Storm Cloud?

The LRV value (light reflective value) of Storm Cloud is 23.

The LRV scale is 0 to 100. 0 absorbs all light and 100 reflects all light. So Storm Cloud is a more absorbent color.

If having a light, bright living space is important to you, Storm Cloud is more suitable for a room with ample natural light. Due to its low reflectivity and saturation, it will make a room or hallways with the absence of natural light appear darker and smaller.

Storm Cloud in Real Spaces

Storm Cloud Painted Home Office

I’m impartial to Storm Cloud because it’s the wall color I used in our homework room/home office. It gives the room more depth and dimension.

Room with walls painted with Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud, white board and batten on the lower part of the walls and white built-in bookshelves and cabinets on the far wall. A whiteboard is hung on the left wall and art prints are hung on the right wall. Backpacks and bags hang on hooks on the board and batten. A white table with white chairs in the middle of the room on a beige rug. — How to Nest for Less

Storm Cloud Painted Dining Room

Storm Cloud is a great color for dining rooms and living rooms paired with lighter flooring and darker furniture.

Storm Cloud Painted Bathroom

Want a moodier bathroom? Try Storm Cloud on the walls. The color looks great with different shades of wood.

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SW Storm Cloud looks crisp and clean in a bathroom with white board and batten, white subway tile, and marble countertops. Plus, it really pops against the white ceiling.

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Storm Cloud Painted Laundry Room

Too nervous to try Storm Cloud in a larger room? Try it in smaller spaces like in a laundry room. It definitely gives a intimate, farmhouse vibe.

Storm Cloud Painted Cabinetry

Kick your kitchen, butler’s pantry, or bathroom up a notch by painting the cabinetry with SW Storm Cloud. I bet it would also look great on a kitchen island and decorative moldings.

Storm Cloud Painted On House Exterior

Storm Cloud is an excellent exterior paint choice for home, shed, or barn color schemes.

You can see in the exterior photos below how the appearance of the color changes depending on the lighting.

House Receiving More Sunlight

With a less shaded house, Storm Cloud appears to be more of a lighter blue with gray undertones.

Shaded House

On a house with more shade, Storm Cloud looks darker in color and more of a blue-gray.

You can see how the color looks lighter on the fireplace chimney, which receives more sunlight.

Storm Cloud As An Accent Color

Whether on an accent wall or on the exterior of a house, Storm Cloud shines.

On the house below, the siding shakes close to the roof lines are painted with Storm Cloud. You can see how Storm pairs with bright white window frames and darker gray-blue siding when painted on the exterior of a house.

Trim Color Options for Storm Cloud

Storm Cloud and Extra White

Storm Cloud looks great paired with a crisp, cool whites like Extra White. I painted Sherwin Williams Extra White on the trim, board and batten, and built-ins in our homework room.

Graphic comparing two paint colors-- Sherwin Williams Extra White on the left and Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud on the right.

Because Storm Cloud is a darker color, Extra White helps brighten up the room.

White built-in shelves are on the left frame of the photo. Various decor items and books are on the shelves. The top portion of the wall is painted Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud. The lower part of the wall is white board and batten. 3 art prints hang on the top portion of the wall. — How to Nest for Less

Storm Cloud and Sherwin Williams Origami White

For a classic look, pair a warmer white like Sherwin Williams Origami with Storm Cloud. Origami really highlights the deep gray undertones in Storm Cloud.

Graphic comparing two paint colors-- Sherwin Williams Origami White on the left and Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud on the right.

What Paint Colors Are Similar to Storm Cloud?

For those looking for additional hues similar to Storm Cloud, great options include Behr Dark Storm Cloud and Benjamin Moore Water’s Edge.

All of these colors offer slightly different takes on the classic gray-blue blend associated with Storm Cloud. Each hue can work wonderfully as an anchor for a modern or coastal themed home.

Behr Dark Storm Cloud vs. SW Storm Cloud

Behr Dark Storm Cloud is very similar to Storm Cloud. The undertones of Dark Storm Cloud are more purple than SW Storm Cloud.

Graphic comparing two paint colors-- Behr Dark Storm Cloud on the left and Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud on the right.

Benjamin Moore Water’s Edge vs. Storm Cloud

Benjamin Moore Water’s Edge is comparable to Storm Cloud. The main difference between the two colors is that Water’s Edge has less of a gray slate hue to it. So if you’re looking for a blue-gray paint color that’s more gray than blue, go with Storm Cloud.

Graphic comparing two paint colors-- Benjamin Moore Water's Edge on the left and Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud on the right.

What Colors Go with Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud?

Sherwin Williams Quicksilver and Storm Cloud

Cool colors like soft green and blue can make the room look more tranquil. Sherwin Williams Quicksilver is a great light gray-green paint color that pairs very nicely with Storm Cloud.

Graphic comparing two paint colors-- Sherwin Williams Quicksilver on the left and Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud on the right.

Sherwin Williams Butternut and Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud

A great way to bring out Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud is to use contrasting colors. Bright, warm colors such as yellow or orange can add a pop of color without being too overpowering. This makes Sherwin Williams Butternut and other golden browns great coordinating colors with Storm Cloud.