Northern Exposure 1165-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFC7D4, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Best In Show from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BFC7D4 · 1165-3
Northern Exposure
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Northern Exposure Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFC7D4
RGB191, 199, 212
Estimated LRV56.7
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 Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Best In Show
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#B9C3D2
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#C5CAD6
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Daydream
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#BDC3CD
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#BDC3CD
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#BDC9D9
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#BAC3D4
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Instinct
Benjamin Moore
#BBC6D1
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Pale Shale
Dunn-Edwards
#CACFDC
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#C2D0E1
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#B4CBD9
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Colors That Work With Northern Exposure
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Exposure
#BFC7D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8985AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Exposure
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Exposure 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 Exposure — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Exposure have?
Northern Exposure by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Exposure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Exposure are Best In Show by Behr (a close digital match), Kecia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Daydream by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Northern Exposure'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 Exposure?
Northern Exposure has a estimated lightness value of 56.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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