Glidden Thunderbird
PPG1021-5 · #8C7B6C · LRV ~20.8
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Thunderbird (~99% proximity)Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) is a dark brown from Glidden with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Thunderbird (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Thunderbird in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
20.8 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Thunderbird in other brands?
PPG: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Medium Roast (DEBN33), ~99% proximity; Behr: Caffeine (N210-5), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (SW 7039), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Chocolate Milk (8005-8E), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.