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Diamond Vogel November Storms0543 · #4C4845 · LRV 7

November Storms reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Diamond Vogel 0543 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL NOVEMBER STORMS
RGB 76, 72, 69LRV 7

Color spec

BrandDiamond Vogel
NameNovember Storms
SKU0543
Hex#4C4845
RGB76, 72, 69
HSL26°, 5%, 28%
LRV7
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7020 · #4F4842 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 7
SW 7062 · #484C49 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 7

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-CL-14A · #4C4846 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 7
PPU24-01 · #4B4743 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 6
T16-01 · #4A4743 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 6
T18-11 · #4B4840 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 7

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2134-20 · #504A45 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 7
2124-10 · #494A4B · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 8
1631 · #464748 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 8
1442 · #49484C · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 7

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All neutral at Valspar →
8006-2G · #4A4641 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 6
T501 · #4F4845 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 6.7
V142-6 · #4C4B46 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 7.1
8006-12F · #4D494C · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1002-7 · #4B4540 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 6
PPG1005-7 · #4F453F · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 6

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 07/041 · #4F4A45 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 7
PPG1002-7 · #4B4441 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 6
PPG1005-7 · #4F443F · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 6
PPG1004-7 · #50484A · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 7

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
439-7DB · #4F4842 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 7
443-7DB · #504844 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 7
440-7DB · #514A41 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 7
HGSW 3471 · #4F4842 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 7
HGSW 7020 · #4F4842 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 7
HGSW 1501 · #484C49 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 7
HGSW 7062 · #484C49 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 7

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6385 · #4E4B4A · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 7
DET680 · #4F4744 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 7
DE6392 · #524A46 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 7
DE6357 · #464647 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 6

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.8
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-122 · #524840 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 7
JG-145 · #4D484C · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 7
JG-131 · #544846 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 7

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB10 · #4A4949 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 7
NO. 255 · #4F4A4A · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 7
NO. 36 · #524847 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 7
NO. 57 · #454749 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 6

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0100 · #4A473F · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 6
H0098 · #454743 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 6
0578 · #4D483D · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 8
0585 · #4A4C45 · ΔE 5 · LRV 9

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Rodda →
R030 · #4B4745 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 7
CA212 · #4B4642 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 6
R108 · #4B4648 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 7

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-837 · #48443F · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 6
C2-901 · #4C4C4A · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 7
C2-965 · #464646 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 6
C2-917 · #504D45 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 7

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-54 · #484745 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 6
PNT100-DP-55 · #515052 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 8

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.96
All neutral at Portola Paints →
BLACK SKY · #434545 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 6

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.73
All neutral at Kompozit →
0536 · #454543 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 6
0508 · #46474A · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 6
0578 · #4D483D · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 7
0585 · #4A4C45 · ΔE 5 · LRV 7

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

The 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.

0529 · LRV 6
0144 · LRV 6
H098 · LRV 6
0522 · LRV 6
0494 · LRV 7
0557 · LRV 7

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#4C4845 + #45494C
TRIADIC
#4C4845 · #454C48 · #48454C
ANALOGOUS
#4C4546 · #4C4845 · #4C4C45

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
9.05:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.32:1fail

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 →

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