Northern Sky 5001-3B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CAD2D0, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Chill from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAD2D0 · 5001-3B
Northern Sky
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Northern Sky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNorthern Sky
Nearly identical
PPGWinter Chill
Winter Chill
PPG
Nearly identical
Pacific Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lullaby
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dancing Bubbles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rainy Season
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Shores
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Foggy Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cool Fog
Kilz
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Sky
#CAD2D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Sky 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 Northern Sky.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Sky have?
Northern Sky by Valspar has a neutral 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 Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Sky are Winter Chill by PPG (a near-identical match), Pacific Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Foggy Morn by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Sky'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 Sky?
Northern Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northern Sky's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.