Northern Air 1676 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A1BFCF, LRV 49 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Memorybook Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1BFCF · 1676
Northern Air
49%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Northern Air Technical Profile
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Northern Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorthern Air
Nearly identical
ValsparMemorybook Blue
Memorybook Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quiet Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Anchors Away
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oh Boy!
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graceful
PPG
Nearly identical
Water Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gentle Sky
Behr
Very similar
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Air
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Air
#A1BFCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Air 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Air have?
Northern Air by Benjamin Moore 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 Northern Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Air are Memorybook Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Quiet Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Anchors Away by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Air'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 Air?
Northern Air has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northern Air's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.