Irises vs Thunder
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Irises reads as blue-grey, while Thunder reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thunder (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Irises (LRV 26), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Irises runs blue while Thunder is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Irises vs Thunder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irises 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.
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