Peppermint Leaf vs Thundercloud Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Peppermint Leaf reads as green, while Thundercloud Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 22, Thundercloud Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Peppermint Leaf's green character against Thundercloud Gray's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 70.1, 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.
Peppermint Leaf vs Thundercloud Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Peppermint Leaf and Thundercloud Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Thundercloud Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Peppermint Leaf would.
Color Details
Peppermint Leaf vs Thundercloud Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peppermint Leaf on one side and Thundercloud Gray 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.