Before the Storm vs Let it Rain
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Before the Storm reads as grey, while Let it Rain reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Let it Rain (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Before the Storm (LRV 18), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 15.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Before the Storm vs Let it Rain in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Before the Storm and Let it Rain in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Let it Rain reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Before the Storm.
Color Details
Before the Storm vs Let it Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Before the Storm on one side and Let it Rain 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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