Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Storms Ahead |
| SKU | DESS33 |
| Hex | #587380 |
| RGB | 88, 115, 128 |
| HSL | 200°, 19%, 42% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards Storms Ahead
With an LRV of 16, Storms Ahead is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Storms Ahead works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
C2 Paint
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Storms Ahead within Dunn-Edwards'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 #587380 in HSL space. Pair Storms Ahead 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.
Dunn-Edwards Storms Ahead Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Storms Ahead 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 Dunn-Edwards DESS33 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Storms Ahead
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Storms Ahead is Cambridge (C2-729). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cambridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Cambridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Thousand Oceans (1645), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Storms Ahead without repainting risk. See the full Thousand Oceans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Kompozit's nearest match is Cape Cod Bay (0633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Storms Ahead without repainting risk. See the full Cape Cod Bay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Storms Ahead
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Storms Ahead is Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hatteras Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Storms Ahead
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Storms Ahead is Hidden Harbor (H051) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Harbor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Storms Ahead
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Storms Ahead is Blue Skies (JG-85) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Storms Ahead
At Valspar, the closest color to Storms Ahead is Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.4 vs 16) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Retro-Colonial Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Storms Ahead. The nearest is Flint Stone (433-5DB) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flint Stone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Backdrop has no exact twin of Storms Ahead. The nearest is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Behr has no exact twin of Storms Ahead. The nearest is Blue Sage (HDC-FL15-03) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Sage swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Storms Ahead. The nearest is Distance (SW 6243) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Distance swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Storms Ahead — the nearest deck color, Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DESS33 instead. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Storms Ahead
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Storms Ahead — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 12.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DESS33 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →