Boreal N420-5 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #60896D, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Fresh from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #60896D · N420-5
Boreal
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Boreal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boreal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBoreal
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGarden Fresh
Garden Fresh
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fairmont Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Woodland Sage
Vista Paint
Very similar
Alexandrite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bitter Arugula
Kilz
Very similar
Pine Green
Valspar
Very similar
English Holly
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spring Forest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sheffield
PPG
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boreal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boreal
#60896D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77A59C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boreal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boreal 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 Boreal.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boreal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boreal have?
Boreal by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boreal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boreal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boreal are Garden Fresh by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fairmont Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Weeping Willow by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Boreal'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 Boreal?
Boreal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boreal's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.