Thunder Bay ECC-35-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #536069, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goblin from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #536069 · ECC-35-3
Thunder Bay
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Bay Technical Profile
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Thunder Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunder Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrThunder Bay
Nearly identical
PPGGoblin
Goblin
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rain Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Poseidon Depths
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Outer Space
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Night View
Valspar
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunder Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunder Bay
#536069
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#60648F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunder Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunder Bay Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Thunder Bay.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thunder Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder Bay have?
Thunder Bay by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thunder Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thunder Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder Bay are Goblin by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rain Cloud by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thunder Bay's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunder Bay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.