Thunder AF-685 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BEB9AE, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frappé from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BEB9AE · AF-685
Thunder
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEB9AE
RGB190, 185, 174
Estimated LRV48.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Frappé
Valspar
#BFBAAF
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Glasgow Fog
Behr
#BDB8AE
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Ghost Writer
PPG
#BCB7AD
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Mindful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BCB7AD
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Reclaimed Wood
Dunn-Edwards
#BAB6AB
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
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Silver Spree
Vista Paint
#C2BDB0
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
#BCB5A9
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Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
#C4BEB4
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Comfortable Gray
Dutch Boy
#BFB6AA
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Colors That Work With Thunder
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunder
#BEB9AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunder 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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Thunder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder have?
Thunder by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Thunder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder are Frappé by Valspar (a close digital match), Glasgow Fog by Behr (a close digital match), Ghost Writer by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thunder'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?
Thunder has a estimated lightness value of 48.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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