Nantucket Dune vs Rain Cloud
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Nantucket Dune reads as beige, while Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nantucket Dune (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Rain Cloud (LRV 11), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Nantucket Dune 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 42.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Nantucket Dune vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nantucket Dune 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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