Storm Warning vs Paper
Where Storm Warning belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Storm Warning belongs to the grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Storm Warning (LRV 14), a difference of 75 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 51.4, 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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Storm Warning vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Storm Warning on one side and Paper 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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