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Before the Storm

Often used for its versatile qualities, Before the Storm remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#74777A

LRV

18.37

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Light Reflectance Value
18.37
Medium
TemperatureNeutral

Before the Storm in Real Rooms

Before the Storm has a medium LRV of 18.37 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bathroom and misc.

4 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Before the Storm. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

Sherwin Williams Before the Storm living room paint

Living room walls capture moody Before the Storm.

Sherwin Williams Before the Storm living room color

Sophisticated seating area painted Before the Storm.

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Interior walls draped in dramatic Before the Storm.

SW Before the Storm wall paint

Spacious room anchored by Before the Storm walls.

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3 Bathroom Photos

Before the Storm is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Sherwin Williams Before the Storm bathroom vanity color

Vanity painted in calming Before the Storm gray.

Sherwin Williams SW 9564 bathroom vanity color

Bathroom vanity finished in cool Before the Storm.

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Sherwin Williams Before the Storm bathroom vanity paint

Vanity cabinetry in sophisticated Before the Storm.

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1 Misc Photo

In laundry rooms, Before the Storm adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

SW Before the Storm wall paint

Walls painted in rich Before the Storm shade.

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Color Codes

HEX#74777A
RGB116, 119, 122
HSL210° 3% 47%
CMYK5 2 0 52
CIE LabL: 49.9 a: -0.5 b: -2.0
XYZX: 17.31 Y: 18.31 Z: 21.03