Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ocean Storm |
| SKU | 4004-2B |
| Hex | #656764 |
| RGB | 101, 103, 100 |
| HSL | 100°, 1%, 40% |
| LRV | 13.3 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Ocean Storm
With an LRV of 13.3, Ocean Storm is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Ocean Storm works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ocean Storm within Valspar'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 #656764 in HSL space. Pair Ocean Storm 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.
Valspar Ocean Storm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ocean Storm 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 Valspar 4004-2B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Storm
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ocean Storm is Grizzle Gray (SW 7068). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Grizzle Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Grizzle Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ocean Storm
The closest Behr equivalent of Ocean Storm is Black Locust (PPU25-02). 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 13 vs 13.3). If Behr is your counter, order Black Locust and you'll get the same color. See the full Black Locust swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Storm without repainting risk. See the full Kendall Charcoal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Storm
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ocean Storm is Armory (PPG1009-6) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Armory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ocean Storm
At Glidden, the closest color to Ocean Storm is Deepest Valley Green (30GY 13/045) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deepest Valley Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ocean Storm. The nearest is Blackened Ore (439-6DB) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blackened Ore swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ocean Storm
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ocean Storm is Grizzle Gray (HGSW 1482). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Grizzle Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Grizzle Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pointed Rock (DE6363), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Storm without repainting risk. See the full Pointed Rock swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Pond Stone (JG-140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Storm without repainting risk. See the full Pond Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Down Pipe (NO. 26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Storm without repainting risk. See the full Down Pipe swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Zen Retreat (0535), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Ocean Storm without repainting risk. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ocean Storm
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ocean Storm is Polished Pewter (H0148) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polished Pewter swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ocean Storm
Rodda has no exact twin of Ocean Storm. The nearest is Western Saddle (CA206) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Western Saddle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ocean Storm
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ocean Storm is Vault (C2-966) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vault swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ocean Storm
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ocean Storm is Greybeard (0528) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greybeard swatch →