S 3005-B20G vs After the Rain
Where S 3005-B20G belongs to NCS's range, After the Rain is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 3005-B20G belongs to the blue-grey family and After the Rain to the blue family. After the Rain (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than S 3005-B20G (LRV 40), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 3005-B20G runs neutral while After the Rain is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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S 3005-B20G vs After the Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3005-B20G 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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