Valspar

Thunderbolt

V098-6

Thunderbolt is an inky green charcoal, more forest shadow than gray. It needs a clear plan. Cabinetry, doors, or a small workroom works well where true black feels too hard.

At LRV 7, it absorbs light and asks for contrast. Cream trim, brass hardware, and warm wood will keep the green side visible in the evening, especially with a satin finish.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V098-6

Thunderbolt in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Thunderbolt under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Thunderbolt under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

107°

Green Family

Lightness

29%

Dark

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

7.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#455042
RGB Decimal
69, 80, 66
RGB Percent
27.1%, 31.4%, 25.9%
HSL
107.1, 9.6%, 28.6%
HSV
107.1, 17.5%, 31.4%
CMYK
13.8%, 0.0%, 17.5%, 68.6%
YIQ
75.1, -2.0, -6.7
XYZ
6.31, 7.40, 6.25
CIE Lab
32.69, -7.46, 6.80
CIE Luv
32.69, -5.25, 8.98
Hunter Lab
27.20, -4.90, 4.26
Decimal
4542530

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors