Black Fox vs Rain Cloud
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Black Fox reads as greige-grey, while Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rain Cloud (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Black Fox (LRV 7), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Fox runs warm while Rain Cloud is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.9, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black Fox vs Rain Cloud in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Black Fox and Rain Cloud in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Home Office
The test for a home office color isn't how it looks in a quick glance — it's whether it still feels right after a full day of work. Rain Cloud reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Rain Cloud gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Black Fox vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Fox on one side and Rain 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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