Thunder Night RC100-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #3A5578, estimated 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.
Kilz · #3A5578 · RC100-01
Thunder Night
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Night Technical Profile
HEX Code#3A5578
RGB58, 85, 120
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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