ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1616 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 3.35 apart
Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky (1616) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 3.35 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Thunderstorm holds more color, chroma 5.3 against 2.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Stormy Sky reads as a true neutral at hue angle 256.1 degrees, Thunderstorm as a blue cast at 264.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Thunderstorm depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 3.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 3.35.
Vista Paint Thunderstorm carries more color than Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Stormy Sky | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1616 | 0514 |
| Hex | #626568 | #5D636B |
| Light reflectance | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | blue cast |
| Chroma | 2.2 | 5.3 |
| Hue angle | 256.1° | 264.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |