Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | November Storms |
| SKU | 0543 |
| Hex | #4C4845 |
| RGB | 76, 72, 69 |
| HSL | 26°, 5%, 28% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| 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 by brand
17 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 neutral 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of November Storms
Glidden's nearest match is Deepest Earth Green (30YY 07/041), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). 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 Deepest Earth Green 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of November Storms
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to November Storms is Black Fox (HGSW 3471) — 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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of November Storms
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to November Storms is Liquorice (NO. CB10) — very close at ΔE 2.29, 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 Liquorice swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of November Storms
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to November Storms is Moss Glen (H0100) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moss Glen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of November Storms
The closest Rodda equivalent of November Storms is Chocolate Bark (R030). At ΔE 0.72 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 Rodda is your counter, order Chocolate Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Chocolate Bark 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 →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of November Storms
Portola Paints has no exact twin of November Storms. The nearest is Black Sky (BLACK SKY) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Black Sky 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 →