Pitch Black vs After the Storm
Pitch Black is a Farrow & Ball color while After the Storm comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Pitch Black belongs to the grey family and After the Storm to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 5 and 3, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Pitch Black's neutral character against After the Storm's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Pitch Black vs After the Storm Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pitch Black on one side and After 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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