Mercurial vs Rain Cloud
Mercurial and Rain Cloud come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Mercurial belongs to the greige-grey family and Rain Cloud to the blue-grey family. The 50-point LRV gap — 61 for Mercurial vs 11 for Rain Cloud — means Mercurial will open up a space more effectively. Where Mercurial leans warm, Rain Cloud reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 43.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Mercurial vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mercurial 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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With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
