Northern Glen vs Teton Blue

Northern GlenBehrvsTeton BlueBehrΔE 25.9Very different colors

Northern Glen and Teton Blue come from the same Behr collection. Northern Glen reads as green-grey, while Teton Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 31 for Teton Blue vs 11 for Northern Glen — means Teton Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Northern Glen leans green, Teton Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.9 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.

Northern Glen vs Teton Blue in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Northern Glen and Teton Blue 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. Teton Blue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Northern GlenBehr MQ6-14 exterior paint review

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Teton BlueBehr N490-4 house exterior color review

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Color Details

Northern Glen
Behr · MQ6-14
Hex#536255
LRV10.9
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-14
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Teton Blue
Behr · N490-4
Hex#8d99a1
LRV30.8
BrandBehr
NumberN490-4
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Northern Glen vs Teton Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Glen on one side and Teton Blue 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 Northern Glen comparisons

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

White Dove
Northern Glen
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Northern Glen
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Northern Glen
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Northern Glen reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Northern Glen
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Northern Glen
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Northern Glen
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Northern Glen
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Northern Glen
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Northern Glen
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Northern Glen
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Northern Glen
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Northern Glen
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Northern Glen
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Northern Glen reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Northern Glen
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Northern Glen
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Northern Glen reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Northern Glen
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Northern Glen
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Northern Glen
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Northern Glen
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Northern Glen
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Northern Glen reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Northern Glen
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Northern Glen
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Northern Glen
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Northern Glen
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Northern Glen reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Northern Glen
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Northern Glen
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Northern Glen
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Northern Glen
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Northern Glen
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter

Millstream
Northern Glen
Millstream
Behr
Millstream
LRV 61

Millstream is the lighter choice