Prelude vs Rain Cloud
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Prelude belongs to the grey family and Rain Cloud to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (9 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Prelude runs neutral while Rain Cloud is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.9, 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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Prelude vs Rain Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Prelude 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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