Thunder Night RC100-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #3A5578, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New York State of Mind from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3A5578 · RC100-01
Thunder Night
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Night Technical Profile
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Thunder Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunder Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzThunder Night
Very similar
Benjamin MooreNew York State of Mind
New York State of Mind
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Champlain Blue
Behr
Very similar
Newbury Port
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Precious Sapphire
Valspar
Very similar
Happy Tune
Vista Paint
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Skafi Isle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Tang
PPG
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Happy Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Indigo
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thunder Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thunder Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder Night are New York State of Mind by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Champlain Blue by Behr (a very close match), Newbury Port by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Thunder Night'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 Night?
Thunder Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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 Thunder Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.