Airway vs Thunder paint color comparison

Airway vs Thunder

AirwayBenjamin MoorevsThunderBenjamin MooreΔE 17.7 — Distinct difference

Airway and Thunder come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Airway reads as blue, while Thunder reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 55 for Airway vs 48 for Thunder — means Airway will open up a space more effectively. Where Airway leans blue, Thunder reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Airway
Benjamin Moore · 828
LRV55.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number828
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Airway vs Thunder Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Airway on one side and Thunder 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.