Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | North Pole Blue |
| SKU | M480-5A |
| Hex | #55A0B7 |
| RGB | 85, 160, 183 |
| HSL | 194°, 40%, 53% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr North Pole Blue
North Pole Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
North Pole 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
12 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to North Pole 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 #55A0B7 in HSL space. Pair North Pole 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 North Pole Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching North Pole 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 M480-5A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Jacaranda (SW 6802) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jacaranda swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palace Blue (CW-605), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Pole Blue without repainting risk. See the full Palace Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of North Pole Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to North Pole Blue is Blue Chiffon (V068-4) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.3 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Chiffon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of North Pole Blue
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Calypso swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Glidden has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Hidden Harbor Blue (70BG 32/238) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Harbor Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Pole Blue without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of North Pole Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Orion Blue (HGSW 1373) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orion Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Lake Lucerne (DE5808) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lake Lucerne swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of North Pole Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to North Pole Blue is Lobster (NO. CB7) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lobster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of North Pole Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of North Pole Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →