Rain Cloud vs Zinc Luster
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Rain Cloud belongs to the blue-grey family and Zinc Luster to the greige-grey family. Zinc Luster (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Rain Cloud (LRV 11), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rain Cloud runs cool while Zinc Luster is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.0, 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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Rain Cloud vs Zinc Luster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rain Cloud on one side and Zinc Luster 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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