Cement grey vs After the Rain
Cement grey is a RAL Classic color while After the Rain comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Cement grey belongs to the grey family and After the Rain to the blue family. At LRV 49 vs 24, After the Rain will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 31.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Cement grey vs After the Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey 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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