Thunder Bay 1144-2 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBD9D7, estimated LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Loft Space from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CBD9D7 · 1144-2
Thunder Bay
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thunder Bay Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBD9D7
RGB203, 217, 215
Estimated LRV67.2
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Thunder Bay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunder Bay
#CBD9D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunder Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunder Bay Room Palettes
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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 Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder Bay have?
Thunder Bay by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder Bay are Loft Space by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Cypress by Behr (a close digital match), Sky Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thunder Bay'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 Bay?
Thunder Bay has a estimated lightness value of 67.2, 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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