Blue Ice vs Thunder paint color comparison

Blue Ice vs Thunder

Blue IceBenjamin MoorevsThunderBenjamin MooreΔE 19.1 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Blue Ice belongs to the blue family and Thunder to the greige-grey family. At LRV 59 vs 48, Blue Ice will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Ice's blue character against Thunder's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.1, 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

Blue Ice
Benjamin Moore · 821
LRV59.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number821
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Blue Ice vs Thunder Simulated Comparison

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