Silver Spring vs Thunder paint color comparison

Silver Spring vs Thunder

Silver SpringBenjamin MoorevsThunderBenjamin MooreΔE 11.7 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Silver Spring belongs to the blue-grey family and Thunder to the greige-grey family. At LRV 48 vs 39, Thunder will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Silver Spring's blue character against Thunder's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.7, 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

Silver Spring
Benjamin Moore · 2120-50
LRV39.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2120-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Silver Spring vs Thunder Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Spring 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.