Thunderous 6201 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6D6C62, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limestone Slate from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #6D6C62 · 6201
Thunderous
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thunderous Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D6C62
RGB109, 108, 98
Estimated LRV14.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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 →
Limestone Slate
Dutch Boy
#6D6C62
Close digital match
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Valspar
#6D6C62
Close digital match
King Fischer
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#6E6B5F
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Naturalism
Behr
#696A61
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River God
Hirshfield's
#6C6C5F
Close digital match
Quartz Grey
RAL
#6C6960
Close digital match
Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore
#6E6D5F
Close digital match
Armory
PPG
#6A6B65
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Colors That Work With Thunderous
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thunderous
#6D6C62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#869A68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thunderous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thunderous 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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Thunderous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thunderous have?
Thunderous by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Thunderous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thunderous are Limestone Slate by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Brandenburg Gate by Valspar (a close digital match), Cosmopolitan Olive by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thunderous'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 Thunderous?
Thunderous has a estimated lightness value of 14.9, 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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