Northern Lights 586 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #79BF9D, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gem Silica from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #79BF9D · 586
Northern Lights
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Northern Lights Technical Profile
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Northern Lights in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Lights 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 Lights
Very similar
BehrGem Silica
Gem Silica
Behr
Very similar
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PPG
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Sherwin-Williams
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Valspar
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Aquamarine Ocean
Hirshfield's
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Day in the Garden
Vista Paint
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Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wheatgrass
Kilz
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Lights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Lights
#79BF9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83AEAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Lights 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Northern Lights.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Lights have?
Northern Lights by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northern Lights in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Lights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Lights are Gem Silica by Behr (a very close match), Green Meets Blue by Behr (a very close match), Australian Jade by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Northern Lights'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 Lights?
Northern Lights has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.8, 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 Northern Lights's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.