Thunderbolt
PPG10-06 · #7C8783 · LRV 23 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Thunderbolt23
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Thunderbolt, Really?
Thunderbolt reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Glidden PPG10-06 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Thunderbolt
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Thunderbolt are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden PPG10-06 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SoftwareSW 7074 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.9 | 23 | Color page → |
| Behr | Juniper AshPPU12-16 · Behr | 1.6 | 23 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Duxbury GrayHC-163 · Benjamin Moore | 2.2 | 23 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Beguile5002-2A · Valspar | 1.0 | 24 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | ThunderboltPPG10-06 · PPG / Glidden | 0.8 | 23 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Felted Blue430-5DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 23 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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