Aqua Marina vs Thunder paint color comparison

Aqua Marina vs Thunder

Aqua MarinaBenjamin MoorevsThunderBenjamin MooreΔE 32.3 — Very different colors

Aqua Marina and Thunder come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Aqua Marina reads as blue, while Thunder reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 5-point LRV gap — 48 for Thunder vs 43 for Aqua Marina — means Thunder will open up a space more effectively. Where Aqua Marina leans blue, Thunder reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.3 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

Aqua Marina
Benjamin Moore · 816
LRV42.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number816
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Aqua Marina vs Thunder Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aqua Marina 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.