Thunderbird
PPG's Thunderbird is a greige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
Hex
#8c7b6cLRV
21.00
Thunderbird's Color Strip
Thunderbird is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Diversion and Curlew. The strip spans from Mountain Gray at the lightest end to Cabin Fever at the deepest. Strip PPG1021 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Thunderbird in Rooms
Follow Thunderbird from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Front Door Photo
1 front door image place Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
modern luxury front door featuring Thunderbird by PPG
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1 Dining Room Photo
1 dining room image trace Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) through the room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Thunderbird paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) brings its greige character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A art deco bedroom painted in Thunderbird
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1 Bathroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Thunderbird — moody bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Viewed across 1 home office image in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Thunderbird in a unique home office
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1 House Photo
Across 1 house image, Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Thunderbird color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
These 1 mudroom image show how Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) can sit beside flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Thunderbird paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A contemporary living room painted in Thunderbird
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1 Patio Photo
Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) brings its greige character into an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light. An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
mediterranean patio featuring Thunderbird by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
Thunderbird (PPG1021-5) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 21 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Thunderbird — industrial kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 47 vs 21, Happy Trails is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 21, Ostrich Feather is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 21, Lotus Petal is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 21), opening up a space where Thunderbird encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Thunderbird is a saturated, gray, ginger beige with a persimmon undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a bedroom accent wall or for the exterior of your home. Pair it with black or creamy trim.