Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Thunderbolt |
| SKU | PPG10-06 |
| Hex | #7C8783 |
| RGB | 124, 135, 131 |
| HSL | 158°, 4%, 51% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Thunderbolt
With an LRV of 23, Thunderbolt is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Thunderbolt works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Thunderbolt within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7C8783 in HSL space. Pair Thunderbolt with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Thunderbolt Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thunderbolt from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Thunderbolt. The nearest is Software (SW 7074) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Software swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Behr's nearest match is Juniper Ash (PPU12-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderbolt without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Ash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thunderbolt
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Thunderbolt is Duxbury Gray (HC-163) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duxbury Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thunderbolt
The closest Valspar equivalent of Thunderbolt is Beguile (5002-2A). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). If Valspar is your counter, order Beguile and you'll get the same color. See the full Beguile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thunderbolt
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Thunderbolt is Thunderbolt (PPG10-06). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Thunderbolt and you'll get the same color. See the full Thunderbolt swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Thunderbolt. The nearest is Felted Blue (430-5DB) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thunderbolt
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Thunderbolt. The nearest is Software (HGSW 1463) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Software swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thunderbolt
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Thunderbolt is Shadow Effect (DET597) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thunderbolt
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Thunderbolt is Sage Stem (JG-65) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Stem swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Mole's Breath (NO. 276), is clearly different (ΔE 6.94). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Subtle Shadow (0534), is clearly different (ΔE 5.32). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Subtle Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Thunderbolt
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Thunderbolt is Paved Path (0582) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paved Path swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, On the Road (R020), is clearly different (ΔE 5.79). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full On the Road swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Thunderbolt
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Wall Street (C2-951), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Wall Street swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 13.89). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Backdrop has no exact twin of Thunderbolt. The nearest is Hartford (BD-HF) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Thunderbolt
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderbolt — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 9.69). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thunderbolt
At Kompozit, the closest color to Thunderbolt is Paved Path (0582) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paved Path swatch →