Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | November Storms |
| SKU | 0543 |
| Hex | #4C4845 |
| RGB | 76, 72, 69 |
| HSL | 26°, 5%, 28% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel November Storms
At LRV 7, November Storms is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
November Storms earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Clare
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to November Storms within Diamond Vogel'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 #4C4845 in HSL space. Pair November Storms 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.
Diamond Vogel November Storms Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching November Storms 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 Diamond Vogel 0543 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of November Storms
The closest Behr equivalent of November Storms is Warm Onyx (HDC-CL-14A). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Behr is your counter, order Warm Onyx and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Onyx swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of November Storms
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Midsummer Night (2134-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for November Storms without repainting risk. See the full Midsummer Night swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of November Storms
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for November Storms without repainting risk. See the full Phantom Mist swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of November Storms
Valspar's nearest match is Moon Rock (T501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for November Storms without repainting risk. See the full Moon Rock swatch →
Clare Equivalent of November Storms
Clare's nearest match is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for November Storms without repainting risk. See the full Blackish swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of November Storms
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to November Storms is Black Fox (SW 7020) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Fox swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of November Storms
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to November Storms is Blackened Kettle (439-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackened Kettle swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of November Storms
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to November Storms is Tanner's Brown (NO. 255) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tanner's Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of November Storms
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to November Storms is Espresso Macchiato (DET680) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Espresso Macchiato swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of November Storms
At C2 Paint, the closest color to November Storms is Andromeda (C2-901) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andromeda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of November Storms
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of November Storms — the nearest deck color, Oyster Catch (0585), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0543 instead. See the full Oyster Catch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of November Storms
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of November Storms — the nearest deck color, Pecan Grove (JG-149), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0543 instead. See the full Pecan Grove swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of November Storms
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of November Storms — the nearest deck color, North End (BD-NE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.82). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0543 instead. See the full North End swatch →