Sherwin-Williams • 9685

After the Storm

Name: Sherwin-Williams After the Storm 9685
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, After the Storm (9685) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 3 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#2A3037

LRV

2.89

Light Reflectance Value

2.89

dark

Temperaturecool

Collection

Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected

After the Storm in Real Rooms

After the Storm has a low LRV of 2.89 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned, so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and front door.

2 Living Room Photos

In a living room, After the Storm acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

SW After the Storm dining room interior

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SW After the Storm dining room color

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1 Front Door Photo

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. After the Storm in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.