Northern Glen
We've categorized Northern Glen as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#536255
LRV
10.90
Northern Glen in Real Rooms
Northern Glen has a low LRV of 10.9 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
4 House Photos
Using Northern Glen on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Board-and-batten siding in Northern Glen complements the home's classic architectural style.
@barefootpnwsoulunfiltered
Shuttered windows frame exterior walls finished in Northern Glen for timeless curb appeal.
@barefootpnwsoulunfiltered
Gabled roofline and trim contrast beautifully against Northern Glen exterior cladding.
@barefootpnwsoulunfiltered
Stone chimney stands out against Northern Glen siding on this traditional house.
@barefootpnwsoulunfiltered
Similar Colors
Boreal reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 28 vs 11, Underground Gardens is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (17 vs 11) makes Greener Pastures the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 33 vs 11, Uptown Girl is decisively the brighter choice.