Thundercloud vs Pewter Green

ThundercloudBehrvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 24.0Distinct difference

Thundercloud (Behr) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Thundercloud reads as blue, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 23 for Thundercloud vs 12 for Pewter Green — means Thundercloud will open up a space more effectively. Where Thundercloud leans blue, Pewter Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.0 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 Pewter Green in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Thundercloud and Pewter Green 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. Thundercloud 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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Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

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Color Details

Thundercloud
Behr · S520-5
Hex#70869d
LRV22.5
BrandBehr
NumberS520-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Thundercloud vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thundercloud on one side and Pewter Green 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

Accessible Beige
Thundercloud
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Thundercloud
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Thundercloud
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Thundercloud
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Thundercloud reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Thundercloud
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Thundercloud
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Thundercloud reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Thundercloud
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Thundercloud
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Thundercloud
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Thundercloud
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Thundercloud
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Thundercloud
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Thundercloud
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Thundercloud
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Thundercloud
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Thundercloud
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Thundercloud
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Thundercloud reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Thundercloud
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably 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

Guilford Green
Thundercloud
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Thundercloud
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice