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Valspar Northern Sky

5001-3B · #C8CFCC · LRV ~61.3

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Skylight (~99% proximity)

Northern Sky (5001-3B) is a light cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 61.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Skylight (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Northern Sky in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

61.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5001-3B

HEX

#C8CFCC

RGB

200, 207, 204

HSL

154°, 7%, 80%

Family

Grays

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Northern Sky FAQ

What undertone does Northern Sky have?

Northern Sky is a light cool gray with a subtle 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 Northern Sky?

Northern Sky has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 61.3 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 Sky in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Skylight (No. 205), ~99% proximity; Behr: Sparkling Silver (HDC-MD-06G), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Ghost Whisperer (PPG1039-1), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Arctic Gray (1577), ~97% proximity; PPG: Ghost Whisperer (PPG1039-1), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Misty (SW 6232), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Misty (HGSW6232), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mount Sterling (DE6317), ~95% 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 Sky?

The HEX code of Northern Sky (5001-3B) is #C8CFCC, RGB 200, 207, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.