Quartz Flint 1 vs Thunder Clouds

Quartz Flint 1DuluxvsThunder CloudsDuluxΔE 16.7Distinct difference

Quartz Flint 1 and Thunder Clouds come from the same Dulux collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 14-point LRV gap — 31 for Quartz Flint 1 vs 17 for Thunder Clouds — means Quartz Flint 1 will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 16.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Quartz Flint 1
Dulux · 30BG 31/022
Hex#8F9596
LRV31.0
BrandDulux
Number30BG 31/022
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Thunder Clouds
Dulux · 03BB 17/015
Hex#676A6B
LRV17.0
BrandDulux
Number03BB 17/015
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Quartz Flint 1 vs Thunder Clouds Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quartz Flint 1 on one side and Thunder Clouds 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 Quartz Flint 1 comparisons

See how Quartz Flint 1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Quartz Flint 1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Quartz Flint 1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Quartz Flint 1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Quartz Flint 1 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Quartz Flint 1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Quartz Flint 1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Quartz Flint 1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Quartz Flint 1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Quartz Flint 1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Quartz Flint 1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Quartz Flint 1 reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Quartz Flint 1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Quartz Flint 1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Quartz Flint 1 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Quartz Flint 1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Quartz Flint 1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Quartz Flint 1 reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Quartz Flint 1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Quartz Flint 1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Quartz Flint 1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Quartz Flint 1 reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Quartz Flint 1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Quartz Flint 1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Quartz Flint 1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Quartz Flint 1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Quartz Flint 1 reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Quartz Flint 1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Quartz Flint 1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Quartz Flint 1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Quartz Flint 1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Quartz Flint 1 reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Quartz Flint 1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Quartz Flint 1 reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Quartz Flint 1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Quartz Flint 1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Quartz Flint 1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Quartz Flint 1 reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Quartz Flint 1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Quartz Flint 1 reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Quartz Flint 1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice