Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Adirondack Blue |
| SKU | N480-5 |
| Hex | #6691A0 |
| RGB | 102, 145, 160 |
| HSL | 196°, 23%, 51% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Adirondack Blue
Adirondack Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Adirondack Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Adirondack Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6691A0 in HSL space. Pair Adirondack Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Adirondack Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Adirondack Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N480-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Adirondack Blue is Secret Cove (SW 9058). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Secret Cove and you'll get the same color. See the full Secret Cove swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Adirondack Blue is Sea Reflections (1664) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Palace Intrigue (P107) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palace Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Baritone (PPG1149-5) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baritone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Baritone (PPG1149-5) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baritone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Adirondack Blue is Splendor Blue (HGSW 2343). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Splendor Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Splendor Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Adirondack Blue is Salt Box Blue (DET562) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salt Box Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Adirondack Blue is Yard Blue (NO. G12) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yard Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Eiger (C2-747) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eiger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Adirondack Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Adirondack Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →