Thunder Clouds vs Grays Harbor
Where Thunder Clouds belongs to Dulux's range, Grays Harbor is a Sherwin-Williams color. Thunder Clouds reads as grey, while Grays Harbor reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thunder Clouds (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Grays Harbor (LRV 12), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.9 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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Thunder Clouds vs Grays Harbor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thunder Clouds on one side and Grays Harbor 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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