Northbound 8007-3E is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DDE5E6, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Austrian Ice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDE5E6 · 8007-3E
Northbound
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northbound Technical Profile
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Northbound in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northbound in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNorthbound
Nearly identical
PPGAustrian Ice
Austrian Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serene
Behr
Nearly identical
June Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beluga Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hint Of Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northbound
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northbound
#DDE5E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northbound
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northbound 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Northbound.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northbound — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northbound have?
Northbound by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northbound in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northbound from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northbound are Austrian Ice by PPG (a near-identical match), Filigree by PPG (a near-identical match), Alpine Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northbound'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 Northbound?
Northbound has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, 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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