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Ref. #BDADA4 · 1075-4

Thumper

43%LRV Value
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Thumper Technical Profile

What color is Thumper? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #BDADA4. Colors similar to Thumper include MPC Hot Oro Basecoat, Benjamin Moore Sandlot Gray, Dunn-Edwards Crushed Stone. Thumper has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives Thumper depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Thumper pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#BDADA4
RGB189, 173, 164
LRV43.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Thumper

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Hot Oro Basecoat

MPC

Nearly identical

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crushed Stone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dancing Deer

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Temperate Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Staccato Mauve

Kilz

Nearly identical

Adobe Straw

Behr

Very similar

Pick of the Litter

Valspar

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Thumper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Thumper

#BDADA4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA885

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Thumper

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Glamorous Taupe

Complement

French Toile

Thumper Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Introspective

Pop

Copper Beech

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Positively Purple

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

Pop

Quiet Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Thumper.

Mercurial

PPG · 1006-4

#B6B0A9

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Slate Pebble

PPG · 1005-4

#B4ADA9

Greyhound

PPG · 1008-3

#B2ACA2

Pine Crush

PPG · 1028-3

#B7B8A5

Notorious

PPG · 1074-4

#BDA998

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · C-737

#65906D

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Thumper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Thumper have?
Thumper by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Thumper from other brands?
The closest matches are Hot Oro Basecoat by MPC (#C0B0A7), Sandlot Gray by Benjamin Moore (#BEB0A7), Crushed Stone by Dunn-Edwards (#BCAA9F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thumper?
Thumper has an LRV of 43.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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