Up North DE5711 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6F9587, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spotswood Teal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F9587 · DE5711
Up North
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Up North in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Up North in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsUp North
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpotswood Teal
Spotswood Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Garden Fountain
Behr
Nearly identical
Wright Egyptian Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Grandview
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Backwoods Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cool Bluegrass
Valspar
Very similar
Mountain Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Viscaya
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Emerald Stream
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Up North
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Up North
#6F9587
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A8AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Up North
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Up North 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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Up North — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Up North have?
Up North by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Up North in your own space before committing.
What colors match Up North from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Up North are Spotswood Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Garden Fountain by Behr (a near-identical match), Wright Egyptian Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Up North'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 Up North?
Up North has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, 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 Up North's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.