After the Storm vs Piedmont
After the Storm and Piedmont come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. After the Storm reads as blue-grey, while Piedmont reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 57-point LRV gap — 60 for Piedmont vs 3 for After the Storm — means Piedmont will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 62.8 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.
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After the Storm vs Piedmont Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see After the Storm on one side and Piedmont 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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