After the Rain vs Agreeable Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, After the Rain belongs to the blue family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than After the Rain (LRV 49), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. After the Rain runs cool while Agreeable Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.6, 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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After the Rain vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see After the Rain on one side and Agreeable Gray 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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