Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5

Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) LRV and undertone

Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) has an LRV of 23, placing it in the dark range within the blue color family. Its hexadecimal value is #74858F, and its calculated undertone is cool blue. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects. At 23, Adirondack Blue reflects relatively little light compared with pale colors, so its appearance may become noticeably darker in rooms with limited daylight. The blue family describes its basic hue, while the cool undertone indicates its measured color direction. These details help when comparing wall paint with neutral flooring, white trim, or other blue finishes. Northern daylight often emphasizes cooler qualities, while warmer southern light can shift how a color is perceived. Because room lighting varies, examine a painted sample on more than one wall before choosing the finish.

Behr Adirondack Blue in other brands

PPG Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) has an LRV of 27 and ΔE 3.6, making it close but visibly different from Adirondack Blue when placed side by side. Sherwin-Williams Cityscape (SW 7067), at LRV 22 and ΔE 8.2, is only similar. Valspar Café Blue (5001-4A) has an LRV of 29.07 and ΔE 8.5, also placing it in the similar-only category. Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B), with ΔE 9.5, has a larger measured color difference. PPG After the Storm (PPG1036-4), at ΔE 9.7, is likewise only similar. In this comparison, ΔE below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Use these values to distinguish close alternatives from colors that share only some visual characteristics.

Lighter and darker Behr alternatives

All four listed Behr alternatives have higher LRVs than Adirondack Blue. Behr Muted Sage (N350-5) has an LRV of 28, Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4) has an LRV of 38, and Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26) has an LRV of 49. These options reflect more light and may suit rooms where a lighter wall color is needed. However, they also differ substantially in measured color, with supplied ΔE values from 15.8 to 19.3. Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7), at LRV 9, is the darker alternative. Its lower reflectance may suit a design that calls for deeper wall color and stronger contrast against lighter trim. Its ΔE of 17.8 confirms that it is not a close match. Compare samples alongside the room’s fixed finishes and observe them in daylight and artificial light before deciding.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Adirondack Blue.