Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Cold North |
| SKU | 0688 |
| Hex | #559C9B |
| RGB | 85, 156, 155 |
| HSL | 179°, 29%, 47% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Cold North
Cold North sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Cold North 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Cold North within Hirshfield's'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 #559C9B in HSL space. Pair Cold North 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.
Hirshfield's Cold North Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cold North 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 Hirshfield's 0688 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cold North
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cold North. The nearest is Cloudburst (SW 6487) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cold North
At Behr, the closest color to Cold North is Semi-precious (MQ6-6) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Semi-precious swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cold North
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cold North is Blue Spa (2052-40) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Spa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cold North
Valspar has no exact twin of Cold North. The nearest is Gone Fishing (5004-8A) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gone Fishing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cold North
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cold North without repainting risk. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cold North
Glidden's nearest match is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cold North without repainting risk. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cold North
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cold North. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cold North
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cold North. The nearest is Cloudburst (HGSW 2323) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloudburst swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cold North
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cold North. The nearest is Island Hop (DEFD46) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Hop swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cold North
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Sir Drake (JG-02), is clearly different (ΔE 11.25). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cold North
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 11.02). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cold North
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cold North (0688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cold North without repainting risk. See the full Cold North swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cold North
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Whale Migration (R081), is clearly different (ΔE 13.29). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cold North
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cold North. The nearest is Churchill (C2-730) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churchill swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cold North
Clare's nearest match is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cold North without repainting risk. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cold North
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Blue Heron (BLUE HERON), is clearly different (ΔE 12.91). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cold North
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.55). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cold North
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cold North
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cold North — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 16.39). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0688 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cold North
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cold North is Cold North (0688). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cold North and you'll get the same color. See the full Cold North swatch →