After the Storm vs Black Of Night
After the Storm and Black Of Night come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 3 vs 4 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where After the Storm leans cool, Black Of Night reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Of Night in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. After the Storm and Black Of Night 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Black Of Night brings more warmth to the space, while After the Storm keeps things cooler and crisper.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Black Of Night brings more warmth to the space, while After the Storm keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
After the Storm vs Black Of Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see After the Storm on one side and Black Of Night 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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