Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Hailstorm |
| SKU | C2-969 |
| Hex | #9B9B9B |
| RGB | 155, 155, 155 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 61% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Hailstorm
Hailstorm sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hailstorm is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Behr
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Hailstorm within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9B9B9B in HSL space. Pair Hailstorm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
C2 Paint Hailstorm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hailstorm from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint C2 Paint C2-969 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hailstorm
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hailstorm is Middle Gray (DEGR58). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Middle Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Middle Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hailstorm
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hailstorm is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Sleepy Kitten and you'll get the same color. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hailstorm
The closest Behr equivalent of Hailstorm is Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Dolphin Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Dolphin Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hailstorm
Kompozit's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hailstorm without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hailstorm
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hailstorm is Bedrock (SW 9563) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedrock swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hailstorm
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hailstorm is Sparrow (0554) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hailstorm
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hailstorm is Pewter (2121-30) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pewter swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hailstorm
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hailstorm is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hailstorm
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hailstorm is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hailstorm
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Hailstorm. The nearest is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hailstorm
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hailstorm. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hailstorm
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hailstorm — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-969 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hailstorm
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hailstorm — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.7). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-969 instead. See the full Anita swatch →