Misty Blue vs Thunder paint color comparison

Misty Blue vs Thunder

Misty BlueBenjamin MoorevsThunderBenjamin MooreΔE 18.1 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Misty Blue reads as blue, while Thunder reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Misty Blue (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Thunder (LRV 48), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Misty Blue runs blue while Thunder is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.1, 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.

Color Details

Misty Blue
Benjamin Moore · 820
LRV65.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number820
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Misty Blue vs Thunder Simulated Comparison

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