After the Storm vs Sawdust
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, After the Storm belongs to the blue-grey family and Sawdust to the beige-greige family. At LRV 26 vs 3, Sawdust will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — After the Storm's cool character against Sawdust's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Sawdust Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see After the Storm on one side and Sawdust 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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