Thunder AF-685 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BEB9AE, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frappé from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEB9AE · AF-685
Thunder
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Technical Profile
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Thunder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreThunder
Nearly identical
ValsparFrappé
Frappé
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glasgow Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Ghost Writer
PPG
Nearly identical
Mindful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reclaimed Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chintz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Spree
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Urban Gateway
Kilz
Nearly identical
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Comfortable Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunder
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Thunder.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder have?
Thunder by Benjamin Moore 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thunder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder are Frappé by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glasgow Fog by Behr (a near-identical match), Ghost Writer by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunder's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.