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Behr Adirondack Blue

N480-5 · #74858F · LRV ~22.5

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky (~96% proximity)

Adirondack Blue (N480-5) is a dark blue from Behr with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.5 (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 Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Adirondack Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Adirondack Blue?

Adirondack Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (SW 9140), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mica Creek (DE5823), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Montpelier (AF-555), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Cornflower Blue (4008-4B), ~94% proximity; PPG: Artifact (PPG10-16), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Artifact (PPG10-16), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~92% 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 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.