Celestia Blue vs Thunder

Celestia Blue and Thunder come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Celestia Blue belongs to the blue family and Thunder to the greige-grey family. The 19-point LRV gap — 66 for Celestia Blue vs 48 for Thunder — means Celestia Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Celestia Blue leans blue, Thunder reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.2 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.