Night Shade vs Thundercloud Gray paint color comparison

Night Shade vs Thundercloud Gray

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Night Shade reads as grey, while Thundercloud Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 6, Thundercloud Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 44-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Night Shade's red character against Thundercloud Gray's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.6, 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

Night Shade
Benjamin Moore · 2116-10
LRV6.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2116-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-40
LRV50.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Night Shade vs Thundercloud Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Night Shade on one side and Thundercloud Gray 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.