Sky Blue vs After the Rain
Where Sky Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, After the Rain is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Sky Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than After the Rain (LRV 49), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sky Blue runs blue while After the Rain is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.7 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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Sky Blue vs After the Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sky Blue on one side and After the Rain 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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