Porringer Gray vs Thundercloud Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 57 vs 50, Porringer Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Porringer Gray vs Thundercloud Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Porringer Gray and Thundercloud Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Porringer Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Porringer Gray vs Thundercloud Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Porringer Gray 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.
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