Evening Sky vs Thunder
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Evening Sky belongs to the blue-grey family and Thunder to the greige-grey family. At LRV 48 vs 7, Thunder will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Evening Sky's blue character against Thunder's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 46.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Evening Sky vs Thunder in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Evening Sky and Thunder in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Thunder will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evening Sky would.
Color Details
Evening Sky vs Thunder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evening Sky on one side and Thunder on the other.
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.