Adirondack Blue vs Arrowhead

Adirondack BlueBehrvsArrowheadBehrΔE 19.2Distinct difference

Adirondack Blue and Arrowhead come from the same Behr collection. Adirondack Blue reads as blue-grey, while Arrowhead reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 22 for Adirondack Blue vs 18 for Arrowhead — means Adirondack Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Adirondack Blue leans blue, Arrowhead reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Adirondack Blue vs Arrowhead in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Adirondack Blue and Arrowhead in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Adirondack Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Color Details

Adirondack Blue
Behr · N480-5
Hex#74858f
LRV22.1
BrandBehr
NumberN480-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Arrowhead
Behr · N320-6
Hex#7d7363
LRV17.7
BrandBehr
NumberN320-6
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Adirondack Blue vs Arrowhead Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adirondack Blue on one side and Arrowhead on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Adirondack Blue comparisons

See how Adirondack Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Adirondack Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Adirondack Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Adirondack Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Adirondack Blue reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Adirondack Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Adirondack Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Adirondack Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Adirondack Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Adirondack Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Adirondack Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Adirondack Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Adirondack Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Adirondack Blue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Adirondack Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Adirondack Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Adirondack Blue reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Adirondack Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Adirondack Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Adirondack Blue reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Adirondack Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Adirondack Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Adirondack Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Adirondack Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Adirondack Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Adirondack Blue reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Adirondack Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Adirondack Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Adirondack Blue reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Adirondack Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Adirondack Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Adirondack Blue reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Adirondack Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Adirondack Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Adirondack Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Adirondack Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Adirondack Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Adirondack Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Adirondack Blue reads slightly lighter