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.