ColorplanBenjamin Moore Thunderbird (675) is a mid-tone green with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 55. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Watery (SW 6478) and Farrow & Ball Blue Ground (No.210). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 55.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A6CBC9 |
| RGB | 166, 203, 201 |
| HSL | 177°, 26%, 72% |
About Thunderbird
Thunderbird (675) is a mid-tone, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 55, Thunderbird has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Thunderbird read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Waterfall (2050-50), it's warmer and more muted.
How Thunderbird changes with the light
Thunderbird has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Thunderbird has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Thunderbird will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Thunderbird close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Thunderbird looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Thunderbird in real homes
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Thunderbird equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Thunderbird questions
What undertone does Thunderbird have?
Thunderbird has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Thunderbird read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Thunderbird a light or dark color?
Thunderbird has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Thunderbird has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Thunderbird in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Watery SW 6478 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Blue Ground No.210 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Watery HDC-CT-26 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Thunderbird?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Thunderbird's undertone.
Where does Thunderbird work best?
Thunderbird works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 55, Thunderbird has visible color without darkening a room much.
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