Gray Shower vs Before the Storm
Gray Shower (Benjamin Moore) and Before the Storm (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Gray Shower belongs to the blue-grey family and Before the Storm to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 18 vs 18 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Gray Shower leans blue, Before the Storm reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gray Shower vs Before the Storm Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Shower on one side and Before the Storm on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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