Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue vs. Sherwin Williams Thunderous

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Benjamin Moore HC-156 leans towards blue hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6201 is yellow.
Benjamin Moore HC-156 and Sherwin Williams SW 6201 differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore HC-156 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Benjamin Moore HC-156 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue vs. Sherwin Williams Thunderous

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue and Sherwin Williams Thunderous
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue	Sherwin Williams Thunderous
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
210°blue	55°yellow
Saturation
21%	5%less saturated
Lightness?
36%	41%lighter
LRV?
11.97	14.86looks lighter
CIE L?
37.816	45.439looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
17.514
Temperature
Cool	Warm

Preview Van Deusen Blue and Thunderous side by side in different rooms

HC-156Van Deusen Blue

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SW 6201Thunderous

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.