Original White vs Rainstorm

Original White and Rainstorm come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Original White reads as greige-grey, while Rainstorm reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 68-point LRV gap — 74 for Original White vs 5 for Rainstorm — means Original White will open up a space more effectively. Where Original White leans warm, Rainstorm reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 63.0 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.