Let it Rain vs Storm Cloud
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Let it Rain (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Storm Cloud (LRV 23), a difference of 12 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. With a ΔE of 10.6, 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 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Let it Rain vs Storm Cloud in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Let it Rain and Storm Cloud in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Let it Rain reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Storm Cloud.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Let it Rain reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Storm Cloud.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Let it Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Storm Cloud would.
Color Details
Let it Rain vs Storm Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Let it Rain 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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