Thunder Clouds
We've categorized Thunder Clouds as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#676A6B
LRV
17.00
Thunder Clouds in Real Rooms
Thunder Clouds has a low LRV of 17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
4 Dining Room Photos
Pairing Thunder Clouds with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Dulux Thunder Clouds dining room panelling
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Dulux Thunder Clouds dining room wall panelling
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Dulux Thunder Clouds dining room
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Dulux Thunder Clouds dining room interior
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1 Misc Photo
Observe the use of Thunder Clouds on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Dulux Thunder Clouds wall panelling
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Similar Colors
Quartz Flint 1 reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 17), opening up a space where Thunder Clouds encloses it.
Thunder Clouds reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 17, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.