Thunder Bay 7368 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7BA0B7, LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Lake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7BA0B7 · 7368
Thunder Bay
33%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Thunder Bay Technical Profile
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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 →
Vista PaintThunder Bay
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFrozen Lake
Frozen Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Colonial Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Cascade
Behr
Nearly identical
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Americana
PPG
Very similar
Miracle Bay
Kilz
Very similar
Summerhouse Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
#7BA0B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Thunder Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue 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 Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Frozen Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Colonial Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Cascade by Behr (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 32.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.