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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Thunder Clap

HGSW1492 · #7F7B73 · LRV ~19.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Mountain Smoke (~98% proximity)

Thunder Clap (HGSW1492) is a dark greige from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.9 (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 Valspar Mountain Smoke (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Thunder Clap in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW1492

HEX

#7F7B73

RGB

127, 123, 115

HSL

40°, 5%, 47%

Family

Greiges

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Thunder Clap FAQ

What undertone does Thunder Clap have?

Thunder Clap is a dark greige with a subtle yellow 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 Thunder Clap?

Thunder Clap has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.9 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 Thunder Clap in other brands?

Valspar: Mountain Smoke (6004-2B), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Settlement (SW 9594), ~98% proximity; PPG: On The Edge (PPG0998-6), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Metal Fringe (DET626), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Asphalt (CC-548), ~96% proximity; Behr: Greyhound (PPU24-21), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~91% 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 Thunder Clap?

The HEX code of Thunder Clap (HGSW1492) is #7F7B73, RGB 127, 123, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.