Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Hailstorm |
| SKU | C2-969 |
| Hex | #9B9B9B |
| RGB | 155, 155, 155 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 61% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Hailstorm
At Glidden, the closest color to Hailstorm is Cool Metalwork Grey (50BG 33/025) — very close at ΔE 2.69, 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 Cool Metalwork Grey 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hailstorm
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hailstorm is Portsmouth Landing (HGSW 1473) — very close at ΔE 3.47, 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 Portsmouth Landing swatch →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hailstorm
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Hailstorm without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hailstorm
Rodda has no exact twin of Hailstorm. The nearest is Harbour Grey (CA195) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harbour Grey 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 →