Adirondack Blue N480-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6691A0, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secret Cove from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6691A0 · N480-5
Adirondack Blue
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Adirondack Blue Technical Profile
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Adirondack Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Adirondack Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAdirondack Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSecret Cove
Secret Cove
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Skipping Stones
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Flood Tide
Valspar
Very similar
Yacht Club
Kilz
Very similar
Wonderful World
Vista Paint
Very similar
Aqua Blue
PPG
Very similar
Sea Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bay Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adirondack Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adirondack Blue
#6691A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adirondack Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adirondack Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Adirondack Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adirondack Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adirondack Blue have?
Adirondack Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Adirondack Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adirondack Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adirondack Blue are Secret Cove by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Georgian Revival Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Skipping Stones by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Adirondack Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Adirondack Blue?
Adirondack Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Adirondack Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.