Thundercloud by Behr paint color
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Ref. #6295B9 · S520-5

Thundercloud

23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Thundercloud S520-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6295B9, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bird’s Egg Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Thundercloud Technical Profile

HEX Code#6295B9
RGB98, 149, 185
LRV23.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Thundercloud in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Thundercloud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrThundercloud
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBird’s Egg Blue

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lazy Sunday

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Superhero

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rushing Rapids

Valspar

Very similar

Vanity

PPG

Very similar

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Heavenly Sky

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mountain Bluebird

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Coast Drive

Kilz

Very similar

Jacaranda

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Light Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Thundercloud

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Thundercloud

#6295B9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8286B0

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Thundercloud

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lazy Sunday

Complement

Copper Hide

Thundercloud Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Pacific Mist

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Solitary Tree

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Drama Queen

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mulling Spice

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Thundercloud.

Mysteria

Behr · 580F-5

#6791B2

Brisk Blue

Behr · S530-5

#5E8DBF

Americana

Behr · 570D-5

#5B98C1

Empire Blue

Behr · MQ5-56

#5A90B3

Lapis Lazuli

Behr · HDC-MD-02

#6A8FC2

Debutante Ball

Behr · MQ5-46

#6A8ABA

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Playful Pool

Valspar · 5005-7C

#8AC9CF

Blue Oasis

PPG · 1158-6

#296D93

Sapphire Ice

Benjamin Moore · 808

#A2C0D6

Rain Shower Blue

Dutch Boy · 236-6DB

#416D83

Stormy Ridge

PPG · 1159-5

#507B9A

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Thundercloud — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Thundercloud have?
Thundercloud by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thundercloud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thundercloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thundercloud are Bird’s Egg Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lazy Sunday by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Superhero by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Thundercloud'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 Thundercloud?
Thundercloud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, 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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