Thunder
With a focus on versatile tones, Thunder (AF-685) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 16 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#BDB8AD
LRV
47.58
Thunder in Real Rooms
Thunder has a medium-high LRV of 47.58 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, kitchen, mudroom, misc and bathroom.
5 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Thunder reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Af-685 Bedroom
@leannegaudreau
Thunder Bedroom
@leannegaudreau
Af-685 Bedroom
@andrea__nicole__
Bedroom
@lara_young_design
Thunder Bedroom
@word_of_mouth_painting
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Thunder interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Benjamin Moore Thunder Kitchen Cabinets
@colorsbykelly
Thunder Kitchen Cabinets
@colorsbykelly
3 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Thunder takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Af-685 Living Room
@vertexcustomcarpentry__
Af-685 Living Room
@vertexcustomcarpentry__
Benjamin Moore Thunder Living Room
@ourbouldlife
1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Thunder provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Kitchen
@stephaniefavaledesigns
2 Mudroom Photos
Thunder in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Thunder Laundry Room Cabinets
@soipaintedit
Bm Thunder Laundry Room
@soipaintedit
2 Misc Photos
Thunder shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Benjamin Moore Thunder Wall Paint
@followyourfootpath
Benjamin Moore Thunder Wall Paint
@word_of_mouth_painting
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Thunder has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Benjamin Moore Thunder Bathroom Wall Panelling
@sarah.n.design
