Northern Pond DE5870 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A3B9CD, 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.
Ref. #A3B9CD · DE5870
Northern Pond
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northern Pond Technical Profile
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Northern Pond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Pond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNorthern Pond
Nearly identical
BehrRidge View
Ridge View
Behr
Nearly identical
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Heavenly Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Porcelain Glaze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Palisade Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Windsurfer
Kilz
Very similar
Babbling Creek
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Windy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Pond
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
Pure 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
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 Dunn-Edwards 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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northern Pond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Pond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Pond are Ridge View by Behr (a near-identical match), Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Heavenly Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northern Pond's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.