Thunder Bay 1144-2 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBD9D7, 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.
Ref. #CBD9D7 · 1144-2
Thunder Bay
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Thunder Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunder Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGThunder Bay
Nearly identical
BehrLoft Space
Loft Space
Behr
Nearly identical
Sky Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Windy Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serenely
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Powdered Pool
Vista Paint
Very similar
Azure Snow
Valspar
Very similar
Powdered Pool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Aqua Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunder Bay
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
Pure 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
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Thunder Bay.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thunder Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thunder Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder Bay are Loft Space by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Cypress by Behr (a near-identical match), Sky Glass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunder Bay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.