Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Norwegian Blue |
| SKU | N470-5 |
| Hex | #69969A |
| RGB | 105, 150, 154 |
| HSL | 185°, 20%, 51% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Norwegian Blue
Norwegian Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Norwegian 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
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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Norwegian 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 #69969A in HSL space. Pair Norwegian 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 Norwegian Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Norwegian 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 N470-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Norwegian Blue is Peacock Plume (SW 20) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Norwegian Blue is Hemlock (719) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemlock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Ship Shape (V102-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.8 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Norwegian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ship Shape swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Echo Blue (FLLW741), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Norwegian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wright Echo Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Island Turquoise (90GG 29/164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Norwegian Blue without repainting risk. See the full Island Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Norwegian Blue is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Norwegian Blue is Cloudburst (HGSW 2323) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Norwegian Blue. The nearest is Skipping Stones (DET567) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Skipping Stones swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Norwegian Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Norwegian Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Norwegian Blue. The nearest is Churchill (C2-730) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Clare has no exact twin of Norwegian Blue. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Norwegian Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Norwegian Blue. The nearest is Blessed Blue (0667) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →