Northern Lights by PPG paint color

PPG · #E6F0EA · 1137-2

Northern Lights

85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone

Northern Lights 1137-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6F0EA, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerald Vapor from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Northern Lights Technical Profile

HEX Code#E6F0EA
RGB230, 240, 234
Estimated LRV85.1
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG

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Colors That Work With Northern Lights

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Northern Lights

#E6F0EA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85ADA9

Trim & Molding

Digital 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 off-white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the off-white 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 sits in the off-white 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 Lights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Lights are Emerald Vapor by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Maritime White by Behr (a close digital match), Meadow Mist by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Northern Lights'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 Lights?
Northern Lights has a estimated lightness value of 85.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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