Thundercloud Gray vs Paper

Thundercloud GrayBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 19.6Distinct difference

Thundercloud Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Thundercloud Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. At LRV 88 vs 50, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 19.6, 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
Hex#B8BDC0
LRV50.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Thundercloud Gray vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thundercloud Gray on one side and Paper 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 Thundercloud Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Thundercloud Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Thundercloud Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Thundercloud Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Thundercloud Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Thundercloud Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Thundercloud Gray reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Thundercloud Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Thundercloud Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Thundercloud Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Thundercloud Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Thundercloud Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Thundercloud Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Thundercloud Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Thundercloud Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Thundercloud Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Thundercloud Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Thundercloud Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Thundercloud Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Thundercloud Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Thundercloud Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Thundercloud Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Thundercloud Gray reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Thundercloud Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Thundercloud Gray reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Thundercloud Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Thundercloud Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Thundercloud Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Thundercloud Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thundercloud Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Thundercloud Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Thundercloud Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Thundercloud Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Thundercloud Gray reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Thundercloud Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Thundercloud Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Thundercloud Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Thundercloud Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Thundercloud Gray
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Nearly identical in tone