Cold North 0688 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #559C9B, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold North from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #559C9B · 0688
Cold North
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cold North Technical Profile
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Cold North in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cold North in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCold North
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCold North
Cold North
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pastel Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Teal Bayou
PPG
Nearly identical
Dreamy Teal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bali Bliss
Behr
Very similar
Blue Spa
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cloudburst
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
French Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Montego Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cold North
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cold North
#559C9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C93A8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cold North
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cold 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Cold North.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cold North — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cold North have?
Cold North by Hirshfield's 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 Cold North in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cold North from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold North are Cold North by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Peaceful Pond by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pastel Blue by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cold 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 Cold North?
Cold North has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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 Cold North's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.