Thunderbird 1021-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C7B6C, estimated LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Medium Roast from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8C7B6C · 1021-5
Thunderbird
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thunderbird Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C7B6C
RGB140, 123, 108
Estimated LRV20.8
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Medium Roast
Dunn-Edwards
#8D7B6C
Close digital match
Road Less-Travelled
Behr
#8B7B6E
Close digital match
Virtual Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
#8A7A6A
Close digital match
Woodbridge
Vista Paint
#88796B
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Valspar
#917E6D
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Benjamin Moore
#8B7865
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Colors That Work With Thunderbird
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunderbird
#8C7B6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA980
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunderbird
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunderbird 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
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Thunderbird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunderbird have?
Thunderbird by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Thunderbird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunderbird are Medium Roast by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Road Less-Travelled by Behr (a close digital match), Virtual Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thunderbird'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 Thunderbird?
Thunderbird has a estimated lightness value of 20.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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