Stormy Seas vs Thunderbolt
Where Stormy Seas belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Thunderbolt is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Stormy Seas belongs to the blue-grey family and Thunderbolt to the grey family. Stormy Seas (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Thunderbolt (LRV 23), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Stormy Seas vs Thunderbolt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stormy Seas on one side and Thunderbolt 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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