Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Northern Glen |
| SKU | MQ6-14 |
| Hex | #546258 |
| RGB | 84, 98, 88 |
| HSL | 137°, 8%, 36% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Northern Glen
With an LRV of 11, Northern Glen is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Northern Glen works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Northern Glen 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 #546258 in HSL space. Pair Northern Glen 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 Northern Glen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Northern Glen 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 MQ6-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northern Glen
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Pewter Green (SW 6208) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pewter Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Northern Glen is Backwoods (469) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Backwoods swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Northern Glen
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Obligation (PPG1135-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Obligation swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Northern Glen
Glidden's nearest match is Obligation (PPG1135-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Obligation swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northern Glen
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Woodland Lichen (HGSW 3282) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodland Lichen swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Northern Glen is Deep in the Jungle (DE5720) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep in the Jungle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Northern Glen
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Lemon Leaves (JG-62) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Leaves swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Northern Glen
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Minster Green (NO. 224) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Minster Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Northern Glen
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pleasant Hill (0459), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Pleasant Hill swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Northern Glen
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Pointed Fir (H0097) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pointed Fir swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Rodda, the closest color to Northern Glen is Trillion (R060) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trillion swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Northern Glen
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Foliage (C2-661) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Foliage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Northern Glen
Clare has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Current Mood (PNT100-DP-51) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Current Mood swatch →