North Wind HDC-WR14-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #45BDC4, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Montego Bay from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #45BDC4 · HDC-WR14-6
North Wind
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
North Wind Technical Profile
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North Wind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Wind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNorth Wind
Nearly identical
PPGMontego Bay
Montego Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Vivid Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Robins Egg
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rushing Stream
Valspar
Very similar
Harbor Side Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cyan Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Port Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cyan Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Wind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Wind
#45BDC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7996B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Wind 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 Wind.
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 Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Wind have?
North Wind 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 Wind in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Wind are Montego Bay by PPG (a near-identical match), Vivid Turquoise by Kilz (a very close match), Watertown by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting North Wind'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 Wind?
North Wind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.6, 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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Related Reading
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 Wind's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.