Thunder vs Wizard paint color comparison

Thunder vs Wizard

ThunderBenjamin MoorevsWizardBenjamin MooreΔE 53.8 — Very different colors

Thunder and Wizard come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Thunder belongs to the greige-grey family and Wizard to the blue family. The 39-point LRV gap — 48 for Thunder vs 8 for Wizard — means Thunder will open up a space more effectively. Where Thunder leans red, Wizard reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Thunder
Benjamin Moore · AF-685
LRV47.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-685
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Wizard
Benjamin Moore · CC-966
LRV8.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-966
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Thunder vs Wizard Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thunder on one side and Wizard 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.