Northern Pond DE5870 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A3B9CD, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ridge View from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A3B9CD · DE5870
Northern Pond
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Northern Pond Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3B9CD
RGB163, 185, 205
Estimated LRV46.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Northern Pond
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ridge View
Behr
#A1BAD1
Close digital match
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Close digital match
Heavenly Blue
PPG
#A3BBCD
Close digital match
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
#ABBFD1
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Benjamin Moore
#9BB3C6
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#A5B8C6
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#AABAC6
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Colors That Work With Northern Pond
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Pond
#A3B9CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Pond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Pond Room Palettes
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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 Pond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Pond have?
Northern Pond by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Pond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Pond are Ridge View by Behr (a close digital match), Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Heavenly Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Northern Pond'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 Pond?
Northern Pond has a estimated lightness value of 46.9, 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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