Behr Norwegian Blue
N470-5 · #78888E · LRV ~23.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Smokestack Gray (~96% proximity)Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is a dark blue from Behr with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Smokestack Gray (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Norwegian Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
N470-5
HEX
#78888E
RGB
120, 136, 142
HSL
196°, 9%, 51%
Family
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Norwegian Blue FAQ
What undertone does Norwegian Blue have?
Norwegian Blue is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Norwegian Blue?
Norwegian Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Norwegian Blue in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Smokestack Gray (2131-40), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Sharkfin (4007-2A), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~94% proximity; PPG: Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (SW 9140), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Shadow Effect (DET597), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Norwegian Blue?
The HEX code of Norwegian Blue (N470-5) is #78888E, RGB 120, 136, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.