Northern Glen MQ6-14 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #546258, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Obligation from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #546258 · MQ6-14
Northern Glen
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Northern Glen Technical Profile
HEX Code#546258
RGB84, 98, 88
Estimated LRV11.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#54645C
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Colors That Work With Northern Glen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Glen
#546258
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D8C82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Glen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Glen 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
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Northern Glen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Glen have?
Northern Glen by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Northern Glen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Glen are Obligation by PPG (a close digital match), Treeline by Valspar (a close digital match), Dakota Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Northern Glen'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 Northern Glen?
Northern Glen has a estimated lightness value of 11.3, 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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