Thundercloud S520-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6295B9, estimated 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.
Behr · #6295B9 · S520-5
Thundercloud
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thundercloud Technical Profile
HEX Code#6295B9
RGB98, 149, 185
Estimated LRV23.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#6198C0
Close digital match
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#5F90B7
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#6997B3
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Colors That Work With Thundercloud
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thundercloud
#6295B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8286B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Thundercloud 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
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Thundercloud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thundercloud have?
Thundercloud by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Thundercloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thundercloud are Bird’s Egg Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lazy Sunday by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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