North Pole Blue M480-5A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #55A0B7, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caspian Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #55A0B7 · M480-5A
North Pole Blue
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
North Pole Blue Technical Profile
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North Pole Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Pole Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNorth Pole Blue
Nearly identical
KilzCaspian Blue
Caspian Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Palace Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perfect Puddle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Nebula
Valspar
Very similar
Pacific Palisade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deepest Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Patch of Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Jamaica Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Pole Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Pole Blue
#55A0B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808DB2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Pole Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Pole 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 North Pole 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.
North Pole Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Pole Blue have?
North Pole 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 North Pole Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Pole Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Pole Blue are Caspian Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Palace Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Perfect Puddle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting North Pole 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 North Pole Blue?
North Pole Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why North Pole Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.