Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Northern Glen |
| SKU | 5007-4B |
| Hex | #788366 |
| RGB | 120, 131, 102 |
| HSL | 83°, 12%, 46% |
| LRV | 21.2 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Northern Glen
With an LRV of 21.2, 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. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Northern Glen within Valspar'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 #788366 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.
Valspar 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 Valspar 5007-4B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Northern Glen is Artichoke (SW 6179) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Northern Glen
Behr has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Mocha Accent (720D-5) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mocha Accent swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Northern Glen
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Great Barrington Green (HC-122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Great Barrington Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Northern Glen
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Quiet Green (FLLW618), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Wright Quiet Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Northern Glen
Glidden's nearest match is Guild Green (10GY 20/179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Guild Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Northern Glen is Balsam Sprig (325-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam Sprig swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northern Glen
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Northern Glen is Lichen & Liverwort (HGSW 3243) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen & Liverwort swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Northern Glen
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wreath (DE5656), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Wreath swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Northern Glen is Olive Grove (JG-09) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Grove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Northern Glen is Calke Green (NO. 34) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calke Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Northern Glen is Bowling Green (0437) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowling Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Northern Glen
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pendula Garden (0429), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Northern Glen
At Rodda, the closest color to Northern Glen is Forest Walk (R059) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forest Walk swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Northern Glen
Clare has no exact twin of Northern Glen. The nearest is Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Northern Glen
Kompozit's nearest match is Pendula Garden (0429), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Glen without repainting risk. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →