Glidden Northern Exposure
PPG1165-3 · #BFC7D4 · LRV ~56.7
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Northern Exposure (~98% proximity)Northern Exposure (PPG1165-3) is a light blue from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 56.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Northern Exposure (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Northern Exposure in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
56.7 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1165-3
HEX
#BFC7D4
RGB
191, 199, 212
HSL
217°, 20%, 79%
Family
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Northern Exposure FAQ
What undertone does Northern Exposure have?
Northern Exposure has no strong undertone: it reads as a light blue, 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 Northern Exposure?
Northern Exposure has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 56.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Northern Exposure in other brands?
PPG: Northern Exposure (PPG1165-3), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Instinct (AF-575), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Icy (SW 6534), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Snow Flurries (8004-44B), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Daydream (HGSW6541), ~96% proximity; Behr: Powder Lilac (S550-2), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Shale (DE5918), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), ~90% 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 Northern Exposure?
The HEX code of Northern Exposure (PPG1165-3) is #BFC7D4, RGB 191, 199, 212. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.