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Sherwin-Williams After the Storm

SW 9685 · #2A3037 · LRV 2.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Deep Space Echo is a 98% match

After the Storm (SW 9685) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 2.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Deep Space Echo (98% match).

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LRV

2.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9685

HEX

#2A3037

RGB

42, 48, 55

HSL

212°, 13%, 19%

Family

Blacks

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After the Storm FAQ

What undertone does After the Storm have?

After the Storm is a cool black with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of After the Storm?

After the Storm has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to After the Storm in other brands?

Valspar: Deep Space Echo (T691), 98%; Benjamin Moore: After Midnight (CSP-630), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 84%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 84%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 84%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of After the Storm?

The HEX code of After the Storm (SW 9685) is #2A3037, RGB 42, 48, 55. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.