Silver Spring vs Thundercloud Gray paint color comparison

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
LRV39.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2120-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-40
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.