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Valspar Summer Storm (M346) Paint Color


Color Name: Summer Storm (M346)
Hex Color Code: #959C98
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 156, 152)
CMYK Values*: 4.5%, 0.0%, 2.6%, 38.8%
Color Family (Hue): gray





About Summer Storm (M346) color - its meaning and example


What color is Summer Storm (M346)?

Summer Storm (M346) color belongs to the gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Summer Storm (M346) is #959C98, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 156, 152).

In the RGB color model, Summer Storm (M346) has a red value of 149, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 145.7° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Summer Storm (M346) has a hue of 145.7° (degrees), 4.5 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.


Summer Storm (M346) is cool or warm?

The color Summer Storm (M346) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Summer Storm (M346)?

Summer Storm (M346) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Summer Storm (M346)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Summer Storm (M346) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 32 puts Valspar Summer Storm (M346) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Summer Storm (M346) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 156, 152)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.49%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.56%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(145.71deg, 3.4 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
145.71°
Saturation
3.41 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 82, 78)
Red
51 (19.9%)
Yellow
82 (32.0%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
145.71°
Saturation
4.49 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 145.71°

W: 58.43 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 29.95

Y : 32.43

Z : 34.39

YXY

Y1 : 32.43

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 38.82%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.2G 6.2/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.7

A : -3.29

B : 1.21

CIE-Lch

L : 63.7

C : 3.5

H : 159.75

CIE-Luv

L : 63.7

U : -3.72

V : 2.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.95

A : -5.79

B : 4.07






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Summer Storm (M346) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Summer Storm (M346) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Pantone PMS


#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#9D9D9F
PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to RAL Classic


#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to British Standard 4800


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Summer Storm (M346) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Summer Storm (M346) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Dunn-Edwards


#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#949EA2
Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#89978E
Deco Gray (DET 609)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Sherwin Williams


#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Valspar


#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#959A9D
Drizzling Mist (4006-1C)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Benjamin Moore


#929591
Rainstorm (CSP-50)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Sea Glass (CSP-735)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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Cobblestone Path (1606)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to PPG Paints


#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#8E908D
Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Summer Storm (M346) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Summer Storm (M346) to Behr


#999D9E
Pencil Sketch (N500-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#969795
Shark Fin (PPU24-19)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#949492
Anonymous (780F-5)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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