Before the Storm vs Storm Cloud
Before the Storm and Storm Cloud come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Before the Storm belongs to the grey family and Storm Cloud to the blue-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 23 for Storm Cloud vs 18 for Before the Storm — means Storm Cloud will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Before the Storm vs Storm Cloud in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Before the Storm and Storm Cloud are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Storm Cloud has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Before the Storm vs Storm Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Before the Storm on one side and Storm Cloud 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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