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Ref. #7E8B71 · 5007-4B

Northern Glen

24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Northern Glen 5007-4B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7E8B71, LRV 24 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Army Fatigue Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Northern Glen Technical Profile

HEX Code#7E8B71
RGB126, 139, 113
LRV24.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Northern Glen in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Northern Glen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparNorthern Glen
Nearly identical
PPGArmy Fatigue Green

Army Fatigue Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Fern Gully

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Shallot Bulb

Behr

Nearly identical

Fern Gully

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cedar Path

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Wreath

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Calke Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Privilege Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Garden Patch

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cement Grey

RAL

Very similar

Glass .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Bitter Arugula

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Northern Glen

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Northern Glen

#7E8B71

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#83AC83

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Northern Glen

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cement Grey

Complement

Plum Shade

Northern Glen Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

City Chartreuse

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pishposh

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Pale Linen

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sonic Plum

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Northern Glen.

Ginkgo Tree

Valspar · 5006-4B

#808C79

Fields of Green

Valspar · 5004-2B

#7E8374

Murky Sage

Valspar · 5005-2B

#80847B

Lush Sage

Valspar · 5003-2B

#788176

Plaza Green

Valspar · 5007-6B

#7D9874

Cottage Lattice Green

Valspar · 5003-2A

#868A7D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Northern Glen — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Northern Glen have?
Northern Glen by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Northern Glen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Glen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Glen are Army Fatigue Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Fern Gully by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shallot Bulb by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Glen'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 Glen?
Northern Glen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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