Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | North Wind |
| SKU | HDC-WR14-6 |
| Hex | #45BDC4 |
| RGB | 69, 189, 196 |
| HSL | 183°, 52%, 52% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr North Wind
North Wind sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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 Wind 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to North Wind 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 #45BDC4 in HSL space. Pair North Wind 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 Wind Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching North Wind 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 HDC-WR14-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of North Wind
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of North Wind. The nearest is Teal Tone (663) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teal Tone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of North Wind
Valspar's nearest match is Rapids (5004-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.4 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Wind without repainting risk. See the full Rapids swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of North Wind
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Montego Bay (PPG1233-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Wind without repainting risk. See the full Montego Bay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of North Wind
Glidden's nearest match is Montego Bay (PPG1233-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for North Wind without repainting risk. See the full Montego Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of North Wind
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of North Wind. The nearest is Cruisin' Blue (135-5DB) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cruisin' Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of North Wind
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of North Wind. The nearest is Faded Jeans (DE5752) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faded Jeans swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of North Wind
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to North Wind is Cyan Sky (0681) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of North Wind
C2 Paint has no exact twin of North Wind. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →