After the Rain vs Tangerine

After the Rain and Tangerine come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, After the Rain belongs to the blue family and Tangerine to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 49 vs 50 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where After the Rain leans cool, Tangerine reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.