Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Thunderstorm |
| SKU | 0514 |
| Hex | #555C64 |
| RGB | 85, 92, 100 |
| HSL | 212°, 8%, 36% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Thunderstorm
With an LRV of 12, Thunderstorm is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Thunderstorm works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Thunderstorm within Hirshfield's'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 #555C64 in HSL space. Pair Thunderstorm 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.
Hirshfield's Thunderstorm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thunderstorm 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 Hirshfield's 0514 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Midnight (SW 6264), is clearly different (ΔE 6.39). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Midnight swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Thunderstorm
At Behr, the closest color to Thunderstorm is City Rain (PPU25-21) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 10 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Rain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Deep Secret (CSP-625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Deep Secret swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Forge (8004-48F), is clearly different (ΔE 6.93). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Forge swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thunderstorm
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Moody Sky (PPG0993-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Moody Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Glidden's nearest match is Moody Sky (PPG0993-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Moody Sky swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Smoky Purple (343-7DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.39). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Smoky Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thunderstorm
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Shadow Hue (HGSW 3392), is clearly different (ΔE 6.39). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Shadow Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Novelty Navy (DE6335), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 10 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Novelty Navy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Coffee Nook (JG-96), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Coffee Nook swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Thunderstorm. The nearest is Stiffkey Blue (NO. 281) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 10 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stiffkey Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Deep Space (0487), is clearly different (ΔE 6.26). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Deep Space swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Rodda's nearest match is Deep Well (R101), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Deep Well swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Thunderstorm
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Thunderstorm is Saville Row (C2-790) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saville Row swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Clare's nearest match is Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Thunderstorm without repainting risk. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Thunderstorm. The nearest is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Rodmell (RODMELL), is clearly different (ΔE 11.06). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Rodmell swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, We Three Kings (BD-WK), is clearly different (ΔE 7.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full We Three Kings swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Thunderstorm
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Thunderstorm — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 9.29). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0514 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thunderstorm
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Thunderstorm is Thunderstorm (0514). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Kompozit is your counter, order Thunderstorm and you'll get the same color. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →