Northern Hemisphere
5009-5 · #015B51 · LRV 7.9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Fait Accompli2.8
- 2Northern Hemisphere7.9
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Northern Hemisphere, Really?
Northern Hemisphere reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 5009-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Northern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Northern Hemisphere
At LRV 7.9, Northern Hemisphere is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Northern Hemisphere are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 5009-5 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Cape VerdeSW 6482 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Moonlit PoolS-H-510 · Behr | 4.1 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Marine Aqua2052-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Empress TealPPG1142-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.9 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Empress TealPPG1142-7 · Glidden | 2.7 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Forest Grove230-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Northern Hemisphere within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #015B51 in HSL space. Pair Northern Hemisphere with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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