Colony Buff vs Rain Cloud
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Colony Buff reads as beige, while Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 59 vs 11, Colony Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 47-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Colony Buff's warm character against Rain Cloud's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Colony Buff vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colony Buff 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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