Storm Warning vs V497
Storm Warning is a Sherwin-Williams color while V497 comes from Tikkurila. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 14 and 15, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 V497 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Storm Warning on one side and V497 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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