Glidden Thunderbird
PPG1021-5 · #8C7B6C · LRV 20.8
Compare with other brands: PPG Thunderbird is a 99% matchThunderbird (PPG1021-5) is a dark brown from Glidden with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 20.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Thunderbird (99% match).
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LRV
20.8 · Dark
Undertone
Peach · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1021-5
HEX
#8C7B6C
RGB
140, 123, 108
HSL
28°, 13%, 49%
Family
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Thunderbird FAQ
What undertone does Thunderbird have?
Thunderbird is a dark brown with a moderate peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Thunderbird?
Thunderbird has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Thunderbird in other brands?
PPG: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Medium Roast (DEBN33), 99%; Behr: Caffeine (N210-5), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (SW 7039), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039), 98%; Valspar: Chocolate Milk (8005-8E), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Thunderbird?
The HEX code of Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) is #8C7B6C, RGB 140, 123, 108. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.