Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Nordic Bleu |
| SKU | HGSW 3323 |
| Hex | #6F848C |
| RGB | 111, 132, 140 |
| HSL | 197°, 12%, 49% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nordic Bleu
With an LRV of 22, Nordic Bleu is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Nordic Bleu 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
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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Nordic Bleu within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #6F848C in HSL space. Pair Nordic Bleu 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nordic Bleu Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nordic Bleu 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3323 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nordic Bleu is Blustery Sky (SW 9140). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blustery Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Behr's nearest match is Rocky Creek (PPF-37), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Creek swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Smokestack Gray (2131-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Smokestack Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Valspar has no exact twin of Nordic Bleu. The nearest is Deep Thoughts (T694) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.4 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Thoughts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nordic Bleu is Puddle Jumper (PPG1035-5) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puddle Jumper swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
At Glidden, the closest color to Nordic Bleu is Puddle Jumper (PPG1035-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puddle Jumper swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nordic Bleu is High Seas Blue (337-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nordic Bleu is Mica Creek (DE5823) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mica Creek swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nordic Bleu is De Nimes (NO. 299) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nordic Bleu. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nordic Bleu. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Rodda has no exact twin of Nordic Bleu. The nearest is Shady Pier (R075) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shady Pier swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Nordic Bleu. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nordic Bleu
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nordic Bleu. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →