Thunder River RE230-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #89C8D6, 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.
Ref. #89C8D6 · RE230-02
Thunder River
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thunder River Technical Profile
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Thunder River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunder River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzThunder River
Nearly identical
BehrNot A Cloud In Sight
Not A Cloud In Sight
Behr
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tidal Wave
Valspar
Nearly identical
Waving Waters
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seaside Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bayshore
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Idyllic Isle
PPG
Very similar
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunder River
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Thunder River.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thunder River in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Joyful Morning by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunder River's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.