Thunderbolt 10-06 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7C8783, LRV 23 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Train from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C8783 · 10-06
Thunderbolt
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Thunderbolt Technical Profile
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Thunderbolt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunderbolt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGThunderbolt
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNight Train
Night Train
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Enchanted Eve
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Juniper Ash
Behr
Nearly identical
Portsmouth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Paved Path
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paved Path
Vista Paint
Very similar
Taiga Spruce
Valspar
Very similar
Cattails
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dusty Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunderbolt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunderbolt
#7C8783
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A8AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunderbolt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thunderbolt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunderbolt have?
Thunderbolt by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thunderbolt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thunderbolt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunderbolt are Night Train by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smoky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Enchanted Eve by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thunderbolt'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 Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunderbolt's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.