Match Before the Storm
Sherwin-Williams Before the Storm is a deep, low-reflectance shade, neutral in character with an LRV of 18. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Before the Storm
9564#74777ALRV 18Neutral
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
Before the Storm
Pearl dark grey
ClassicPearl dark grey
RAL 9023 · LRV 20
Nearly identical in tone
Before the Storm
Sea Grove
Sea Grove
T698 · LRV 15
Before the Storm reads slightly lighter
Before the Storm
Dark Lead Colour
Dark Lead Colour
118 · LRV 15
Before the Storm reads slightly lighter