African Gray vs Let it Rain paint color comparison

African Gray vs Let it Rain

African Gray and Let it Rain come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. African Gray reads as grey, while Let it Rain reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 34 for Let it Rain vs 31 for African Gray — means Let it Rain will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

African Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 9162
LRV31.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9162
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Let it Rain
Sherwin-Williams · 9152
LRV34.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9152
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

African Gray vs Let it Rain Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see African Gray on one side and Let it Rain on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.