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Ref. #A1BFCF · CC-760

Northern

49%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Northern CC-760 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.

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Northern Technical Profile

HEX Code#A1BFCF
RGB161, 191, 207
LRV49.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Northern in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Northern 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
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

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Northern

#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

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Color Palettes for Northern

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Northern

Complement

Familiar Beige

Northern Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

New London Burgundy

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Aspen Skies

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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Refrain

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Mystical Purple

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Sojourn Blue

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Violet Evening

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Silver Chalice

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Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

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Northern — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Northern have?
Northern 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern 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'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?
Northern 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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