Ref. #E6F0EA · 1137-2
Northern Lights
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northern Lights Technical Profile
What color is Northern Lights? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E6F0EA. Colors similar to Northern Lights include Behr Maritime White, Benjamin Moore Emerald Vapor, Vista Paint Meadow Mist. Northern Lights has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Northern Lights reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Northern Lights
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Maritime White
Behr
Nearly identical
Emerald Vapor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Meadow Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silent Breath
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pirate Coast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Snow Drift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mellow Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Lights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Lights
#E6F0EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Lights 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Northern Lights.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Lights have?
Northern Lights by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Northern Lights from other brands?
The closest matches are Maritime White by Behr (#E8F1EB), Emerald Vapor by Benjamin Moore (#E4EFE9), Meadow Mist by Vista Paint (#E6F1EC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Northern Lights?
Northern Lights has an LRV of 85.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northern Lights's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.