Benjamin Moore Thunder AF-685

What are Benjamin Moore Thunder undertones?

The undertone of Thunder can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Thunder AF-685 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 41° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-685 Thunder HSL code: 41, 11%, 71%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Thunder

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Thunder:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

AF-685
Thunder

• 1550
  Cumulus Cloud

  

• 2111-60
  Barren Plain

  

• 1465
  Nimbus

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• AF-680
  Wish

  

Darker shades

AF-685
Thunder

• HC-105
  Rockport Gray

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• CSP-140
  Chateau

  

• 1537
  River Gorge Gray

  

• CSP-165
  Downtown

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Thunder with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

AF-685
Thunder

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Thunder

Thunder has an LRV of 47.58% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BDB8AD
RGB Decimal	189, 184, 173
RGB Percent	74.12%, 72.16%, 67.84%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 8.47% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(41, 11, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.65 Yellow: 8.47 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 184.241 I: 6.514 Q: -2.366
XYZ	X: 45.668 Y: 48.117 Z: 46.406
CIE Lab	L:74.899 a:-0.188 b:6.212
CIE Luv	L:74.899 u:3.546 v:9.065
Decimal	12433581
Hunter Lab	69.367, -3.875, 8.892