Ref. #89C8D6 · RE230-02
Thunder River
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thunder River Technical Profile
What color is Thunder River? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #89C8D6. Colors similar to Thunder River include Behr Not A Cloud In Sight, Sherwin-Williams After the Rain, Vista Paint Joyful Morning. Thunder River has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Thunder River sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 River
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Thunder River from other brands?
The closest matches are Not A Cloud In Sight by Behr (#83C5D2), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (#8BC4D1), Joyful Morning by Vista Paint (#8ACDDE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thunder River?
Thunder River has an LRV of 51.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.