Thundercloud Gray vs Tricycle Red paint color comparison

Thundercloud Gray vs Tricycle Red

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Thundercloud Gray reads as blue-grey, while Tricycle Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 17, Thundercloud Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Thundercloud Gray's blue character against Tricycle Red's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 74.9, 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

Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-40
LRV50.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Tricycle Red
Benjamin Moore · 2000-20
LRV17.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2000-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Thundercloud Gray vs Tricycle Red Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thundercloud Gray on one side and Tricycle Red 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.