Thunder River RE230-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #89C8D6, estimated LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Not A Cloud In Sight from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #89C8D6 · RE230-02
Thunder River
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thunder River Technical Profile
HEX Code#89C8D6
RGB137, 200, 214
Estimated LRV51.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Compare alternatives to Thunder River
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Not A Cloud In Sight
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#83C5D2
Close digital match
After the Rain
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#8BC4D1
Close digital match
Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
#8ACDDE
Close digital match
Tidal Wave
Valspar
#8FC5D3
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Waving Waters
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#8DCDD8
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Seaside Blue
Benjamin Moore
#81C1D0
Close digital match
Bayshore
Dunn-Edwards
#89CEE0
Close digital match
Idyllic Isle
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#94C8D2
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Colors That Work With Thunder River
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunder River
#89C8D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8EB7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunder River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunder River 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 River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder River have?
Thunder River by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder River are Not A Cloud In Sight by Behr (a close digital match), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Joyful Morning by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thunder River'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 River?
Thunder River has a estimated lightness value of 51.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Thunder River's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.