Northern Lights 1137-2 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6F0EA, 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.
Ref. #E6F0EA · 1137-2
Northern Lights
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Northern Lights in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Lights in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNorthern Lights
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEmerald Vapor
Emerald Vapor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Maritime White
Behr
Nearly identical
Meadow Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silent Breath
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aquarius Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pirate Coast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Snow Drift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Very similar
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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
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northern Lights in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Lights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Lights are Emerald Vapor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Maritime White by Behr (a near-identical match), Meadow Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.