Thundering 405-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #6A6056, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Muddy Paws from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A6056 · 405-6DB
Thundering
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thundering Technical Profile
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Thundering in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thundering in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyThundering
Nearly identical
KilzMuddy Paws
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Nearly identical
Derby
Behr
Nearly identical
Griffin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Introspective
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Walk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Monk's Cloth
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tyson Taupe
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thundering
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thundering
#6A6056
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#929261
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thundering
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thundering 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Thundering.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thundering — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thundering have?
Thundering by Dutch Boy 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 Thundering in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thundering from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thundering are Muddy Paws by Kilz (a near-identical match), Derby by Behr (a near-identical match), Griffin by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thundering'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 Thundering?
Thundering has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.1, 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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Why Thundering's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.