Thunderstorm vs V490
Where Thunderstorm belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, V490 is a Tikkurila color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Thunderstorm vs V490 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thunderstorm on one side and V490 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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