Rainstorm vs S 4500-N
Rainstorm is a Benjamin Moore color while S 4500-N comes from NCS. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 30 vs 27, Rainstorm will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Rainstorm's green character against S 4500-N's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Rainstorm vs S 4500-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainstorm on one side and S 4500-N 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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