Thunder vs White Dove

ThunderBenjamin MoorevsWhite DoveBenjamin MooreΔE 19.2Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Thunder belongs to the greige-grey family and White Dove to the beige-greige family. At LRV 83 vs 48, White Dove will read as the brighter of the two — a 36-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Thunder's red character against White Dove's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Thunder vs White Dove in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Thunder and White Dove in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. White Dove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

ThunderAf-685 Living Room

@vertexcustomcarpentry__

White DoveOC-17 living room fireplace paint

@pageau613painting

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thunder would.

ThunderAf-685 Bedroom

@leannegaudreau

White DoveOC-17 bedroom paint

@pageau613painting

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thunder would.

ThunderKitchen

@stephaniefavaledesigns

White DoveOC-17 kitchen color

@casaloladesigns

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 White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thunder would.

ThunderBenjamin Moore Thunder Bathroom Wall Panelling

@sarah.n.design

White DoveWhite Dove bathroom inspiration

@hollis_farmhouse

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thunder would.

ThunderBenjamin Moore Thunder Kitchen Cabinets

@colorsbykelly

White DoveOC-17 kitchen cabinets color

@paintmycabinets

Color Details

Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
Hex#BDB8AD
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · OC-17
Hex#EFEEE5
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-17
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Thunder vs White Dove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thunder on one side and White Dove 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 Thunder comparisons

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

Ammonite
Thunder
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Thunder
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Thunder is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Thunder
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Thunder
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Thunder
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Thunder
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Thunder
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Thunder
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Thunder
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Thunder
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Thunder is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Thunder
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Thunder
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Thunder
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Thunder is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Thunder
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Thunder
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Thunder is the lighter choice

Piazza
Thunder
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Thunder
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Thunder
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Thunder
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Thunder reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Thunder
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Thunder is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Thunder
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Thunder
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Thunder is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Thunder
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Thunder
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Thunder is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Thunder
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Thunder
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Thunder reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Thunder
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Thunder
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Thunder
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Thunder
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Thunder is the lighter choice