Silver Spring 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 50 vs 39, Thundercloud Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-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 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Hex#A3AAB0
LRV39.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2120-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-40
Hex#B8BDC0
LRV50.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Silver Spring vs Thundercloud Gray Simulated Comparison

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

More Silver Spring comparisons

See how Silver Spring stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Silver Spring
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Silver Spring
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Silver Spring
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Silver Spring is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Silver Spring
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Silver Spring
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Silver Spring reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Silver Spring
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Silver Spring
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Silver Spring
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Silver Spring reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Silver Spring
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Silver Spring
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Silver Spring
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Silver Spring is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Silver Spring
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Silver Spring reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Silver Spring
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Silver Spring is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Silver Spring
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Silver Spring reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Silver Spring
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Silver Spring is the lighter choice

Piazza
Silver Spring
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Silver Spring
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Silver Spring
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Silver Spring reads slightly lighter

Senses
Silver Spring
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Silver Spring
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Silver Spring is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Silver Spring
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Silver Spring
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Silver Spring reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Silver Spring
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Silver Spring reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Silver Spring
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Silver Spring is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Silver Spring
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Silver Spring
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Silver Spring reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Silver Spring
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Silver Spring
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Silver Spring
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Silver Spring
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Silver Spring is the lighter choice