Before the Storm vs Palisade

Before the Storm and Palisade come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Before the Storm belongs to the grey family and Palisade to the greige-grey family. The 17-point LRV gap — 35 for Palisade vs 18 for Before the Storm — means Palisade will open up a space more effectively. Where Before the Storm leans neutral, Palisade reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.3 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.