Smoky Azurite vs Storm Cloud
Smoky Azurite and Storm Cloud come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Smoky Azurite belongs to the blue family and Storm Cloud to the blue-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 25 for Smoky Azurite vs 23 for Storm Cloud — means Smoky Azurite will open up a space more effectively. Where Smoky Azurite leans cool, Storm Cloud reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Smoky Azurite vs Storm Cloud in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Smoky Azurite and Storm Cloud are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Storm Cloud brings more warmth to the space, while Smoky Azurite keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Smoky Azurite reads more restrained here, while Storm Cloud adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Smoky Azurite reads more restrained here, while Storm Cloud adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Smoky Azurite vs Storm Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Azurite on one side and Storm 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.