Thundercloud Gray vs Chic Shadow
Thundercloud Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Chic Shadow comes from Dulux. Thundercloud Gray reads as blue-grey, while Chic Shadow reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 50, Chic Shadow will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Thundercloud Gray's blue character against Chic Shadow's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Thundercloud Gray vs Chic Shadow in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Thundercloud Gray and Chic Shadow are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The two are close enough that the choice comes down to finer qualities — undertone, texture, what the color sits next to.
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Thundercloud Gray vs Chic Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thundercloud Gray on one side and Chic Shadow on the other.
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.
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