After the Storm vs Black Magic
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, After the Storm belongs to the blue-grey family and Black Magic to the grey family. With LRVs of 3 and 3, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — After the Storm's cool character against Black Magic's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
After the Storm vs Black Magic in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. After the Storm and Black Magic are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. After the Storm reads more restrained here, while Black Magic adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. After the Storm reads more restrained here, while Black Magic adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
After the Storm vs Black Magic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see After the Storm on one side and Black Magic 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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