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Behr Adirondack Blue

N480-5 · #74858F · LRV 22.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky is a 96% match

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is a dark blue from Behr with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 22.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky (96% match).

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LRV

22.5 · Dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

N480-5

HEX

#74858F

RGB

116, 133, 143

HSL

202°, 11%, 51%

Family

Blues

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Adirondack Blue FAQ

What undertone does Adirondack Blue have?

Adirondack Blue is a dark blue with a moderate green undertone. 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 Adirondack Blue?

Adirondack Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.5 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.

What is the closest match to Adirondack Blue in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (SW 9140), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Mica Creek (DE5823), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Montpelier (AF-555), 95%; Valspar: Cornflower Blue (4008-4B), 94%; PPG: Artifact (PPG10-16), 94%; Glidden: Artifact (PPG10-16), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Adirondack Blue?

The HEX code of Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is #74858F, RGB 116, 133, 143. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.