Sherwin Williams After the Storm SW 9685
| Official page: | After the Storm SW 9685 |
| Code: | SW 9685 |
| Name: | After the Storm |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected |
What color is Sherwin Williams After the Storm?
Sherwin Williams SW 9685 After the Storm is a sophisticated and timeless deep blue hue, reminiscent of a serene evening sky after a storm. This rich color adds depth and drama to any space, making it perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Pair After the Storm with warm neutrals like SW 7022 Alpaca or SW 7036 Accessible Beige for a harmonious and elegant look. For a modern touch, combine it with crisp whites such as SW 7005 Pure White or SW 7007 Ceiling Bright White to create a striking contrast. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, After the Storm brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any room.
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What are Sherwin Williams After the Storm undertones?
After the Storm has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#2A3037
RGB code:
42, 48, 55
Is Sherwin Williams After the Storm SW 9685 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 212°, this black reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
SW 9685 After the Storm HSL code: 212, 13%, 19%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects After the Storm
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams After the Storm:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color After the Storm with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 32, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of After the Storm
After the Storm has an LRV of 2.89% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 2.89%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #2a3037 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 48, 55 | |
| RGB Percent | 16.47%, 18.82%, 21.57% | |
| HSV | Hue: 212° Saturation: 23.64% Value: 21.57% | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 13, 19) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 23.64 Magenta: 12.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 78.43 | |
| YIQ | Y: 47.004 I: -5.825 Q: 0.909 | |
| XYZ | X: 2.701 Y: 2.882 Z: 4.027 | |
| CIE Lab | L:19.565 a:-0.712 b:-5.319 | |
| CIE Luv | L:19.565 u:-2.948 v:-5.401 | |
| Decimal | 2764855 | |
| Hunter Lab | 16.976, -1.306, -2.182 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9685 After the Storm
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