Apricot Ice vs Thunder paint color comparison

Apricot Ice vs Thunder

Apricot IceBenjamin MoorevsThunderBenjamin MooreΔE 21.2 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Apricot Ice belongs to the beige family and Thunder to the greige-grey family. At LRV 85 vs 48, Apricot Ice will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Apricot Ice
Benjamin Moore · 2015-70
LRV85.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2015-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Apricot Ice vs Thunder Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apricot Ice 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.