Thundercloud vs Saybrook Sage

ThundercloudBehrvsSaybrook SageBenjamin MooreΔE 31.1Very different colors

Thundercloud (Behr) and Saybrook Sage (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Thundercloud belongs to the blue family and Saybrook Sage to the grey family. The 23-point LRV gap — 45 for Saybrook Sage vs 23 for Thundercloud — means Saybrook Sage will open up a space more effectively. Where Thundercloud leans blue, Saybrook Sage reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Thundercloud vs Saybrook Sage in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Thundercloud and Saybrook Sage in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Saybrook Sage returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

ThundercloudBehr Thundercloud bathroom interior

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Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore Saybrook Sage bathroom color

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Color Details

Thundercloud
Behr · S520-5
Hex#70869d
LRV22.5
BrandBehr
NumberS520-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore · HC-114
Hex#B1B7A2
LRV45.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-114
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Thundercloud vs Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thundercloud on one side and Saybrook Sage on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Thundercloud comparisons

See how Thundercloud stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Thundercloud
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Thundercloud
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Thundercloud
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Thundercloud reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Thundercloud
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Thundercloud
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Thundercloud
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Thundercloud
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Thundercloud
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Thundercloud
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Thundercloud
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Thundercloud
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Thundercloud reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Thundercloud
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Thundercloud
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Thundercloud reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Thundercloud
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Thundercloud
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Thundercloud reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Thundercloud
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Thundercloud
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Thundercloud
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Thundercloud
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Thundercloud
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Thundercloud reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Thundercloud
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Thundercloud
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Thundercloud reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Thundercloud
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Thundercloud
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Thundercloud reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Thundercloud
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Thundercloud
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Thundercloud
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Thundercloud
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Thundercloud
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Thundercloud
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Thundercloud reads slightly lighter