Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Norwester |
| SKU | N470-4 |
| Hex | #93BCBC |
| RGB | 147, 188, 188 |
| HSL | 180°, 23%, 66% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Norwester
Norwester sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Norwester 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
15 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Norwester 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 #93BCBC in HSL space. Pair Norwester 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 Norwester Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Norwester 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 N470-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Norwester
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Norwester is Blithe Blue (SW 9052). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blithe Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Norwester
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spirit in the Sky (676), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Norwester without repainting risk. See the full Spirit in the Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Norwester
Valspar has no exact twin of Norwester. The nearest is Warm Breezes (V103-3) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.4 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Warm Breezes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Norwester
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Norwester is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Norwester
At Glidden, the closest color to Norwester is Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kingston Aqua swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Norwester
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Norwester is Grayed Aqua (428-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Aqua swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Norwester
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Norwester is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Norwester
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Norwester. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Norwester
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Norwester is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Norwester
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Norwester is A Cappella (C2-717). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order A Cappella and you'll get the same color. See the full A Cappella swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Norwester
At Clare, the closest color to Norwester is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Norwester
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Norwester. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Norwester
At Kompozit, the closest color to Norwester is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →