Rain Cloud vs Thunder Gray

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Rain Cloud reads as blue-grey, while Thunder Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 11 vs 9, Rain Cloud will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Rain Cloud's cool character against Thunder Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 12.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.