Thunder Gray 7645 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #57534C, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dragon's Breath from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #57534C · 7645
Thunder Gray
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thunder Gray Technical Profile
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Thunder Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thunder Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsThunder Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDragon's Breath
Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Underground
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Oasis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Forest Black
PPG
Nearly identical
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thunder Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunder Gray
#57534C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8056
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunder Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunder Gray 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Thunder Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thunder Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunder Gray have?
Thunder Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Thunder Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thunder Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunder Gray are Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sturgis Gray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sturgis Gray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thunder Gray'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 Gray?
Thunder Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Thunder Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.