De Nimes vs Scattered Showers
Where De Nimes belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Scattered Showers is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, De Nimes belongs to the blue-grey family and Scattered Showers to the grey-red family. Scattered Showers (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than De Nimes (LRV 19), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. De Nimes runs cool while Scattered Showers is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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De Nimes vs Scattered Showers Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see De Nimes on one side and Scattered Showers 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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