Ref. #3A5578 · RC100-01
Thunder Night
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Night Technical Profile
What color is Thunder Night? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #3A5578. Colors similar to Thunder Night include MPC Franco Blue, MPC Brindisi Blue, Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind. Thunder Night has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Thunder Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Thunder Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunder Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunder Night
#3A5578
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E5B8A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunder Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunder Night 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Thunder Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thunder Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder Night have?
Thunder Night by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Thunder Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Franco Blue by MPC (#3C5475), Brindisi Blue by MPC (#37547E), New York State of Mind by Benjamin Moore (#365574). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thunder Night?
Thunder Night has an LRV of 8.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunder Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.