Thunder by Benjamin Moore is an easy-to-use, mid-tone greige paint color that offers an ideal mix of warm and cool tones. Depending on the lighting, this highly versatile neutral can flash subtle purple or plum overtones, making it a sophisticated choice for living areas.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | AF-685 |
| HEX Code | #BDB8AD |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 47.58 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Greige |
| Hidden Undertones | Purple, Pink |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, Bedrooms, Hallways, Kitchen cabinets, Open-concept spaces |
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Digital visualization: This versatile greige hue creates a smooth, minimalist backdrop for a white boucle armchair and sheer curtains.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright natural daylight streaming through large sheer-curtained windows
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Flooring:Bleached Ash wood
- Textiles:Charcoal linen and white boucle
- Vibe:Contemporary minimalist
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: The soft greige walls foster a serene atmosphere, complementing crisp white percale and muted sage green accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light creating a serene, low-contrast atmosphere
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Textiles:Crisp white percale cotton and muted sage green throws
- Hardware Finishes:Satin Nickel
- Furniture:Upholstered platform bed
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Concept board: This sophisticated warm gray highlights the directional scallops of recessed lighting above classic white wainscoting.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm recessed ceiling lighting casting directional scallops on the walls
- Wainscoting Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Flooring:Herringbone Oak
- Art Styling:Black and white photography in thin black frames
Complementary Paint Colors
Material study: The contemporary greige cabinetry pairs flawlessly with honed black slate countertops and wide plank pine floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, even task lighting combined with natural window light
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Classic Gray
- Countertop:Honed Black Slate
- Hardware Finishes:Matte Black
- Flooring:Wide plank pine
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color palette: The expansive greige walls soften the industrial edge of polished concrete floors and exposed timber beams.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cross-directional natural light from multiple large windows
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
- Flooring:Polished Concrete
- Architectural Details:Exposed natural timber ceiling beams
- Vibe:Industrial Loft
Complementary Paint Colors
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