Before the Storm vs Scattered Showers
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Before the Storm belongs to the grey family and Scattered Showers to the grey-red family. Scattered Showers (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Before the Storm (LRV 18), a difference of 3 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. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Before the Storm vs Scattered Showers Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Before the Storm on one side and Scattered Showers 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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