Norwegian Blue vs Superhero Gray

Norwegian BlueBehrvsSuperhero GrayPPGΔE 3.5Noticeable difference

Where Norwegian Blue belongs to Behr's range, Superhero Gray is a PPG color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (23 vs 25), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Norwegian Blue vs Superhero Gray in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Norwegian Blue and Superhero Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Norwegian BlueBehr Norwegian Blue living room color review

@mkredesign

Superhero GraySuperhero Gray on the walls of a cozy living room

@simplywalldecor

Bedroom

The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.

Norwegian BlueBehr Norwegian Blue scandinavian bedroom interior

@trish.poter

Superhero GraySuperhero Gray on the walls of a scandinavian bedroom

@simplywalldecor

Bathroom

Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.

Norwegian BlueBehr Norwegian Blue bathroom paint

@creatingcasita

Superhero GraySuperhero Gray paint color in a modern luxury bathroom

@simplywalldecor

Home Office

The test for a home office color isn't how it looks in a quick glance — it's whether it still feels right after a full day of work. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.

Superhero Grayunique home office with Superhero Gray on the walls

@simplywalldecor

Color Details

Norwegian Blue
Behr · N470-5
Hex#78888e
LRV23.2
BrandBehr
NumberN470-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Superhero Gray
PPG · PPG0993-5
Hex#838b92
LRV25.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0993-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Norwegian Blue vs Superhero Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Norwegian Blue on one side and Superhero Gray 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 Norwegian Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Norwegian Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Norwegian Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Norwegian Blue reads noticeably lighter

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

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

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

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Norwegian Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Norwegian Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Norwegian Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Norwegian Blue
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Norwegian Blue
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Norwegian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Norwegian Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Norwegian Blue
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Norwegian Blue reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Norwegian Blue
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Norwegian Blue
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Norwegian Blue
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Norwegian Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Norwegian Blue
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Norwegian Blue
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Norwegian Blue
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Norwegian Blue reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Norwegian Blue
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Norwegian Blue
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Norwegian Blue
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Norwegian Blue
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Norwegian Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Norwegian Blue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Norwegian Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Norwegian Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Norwegian Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Norwegian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Norwegian Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Guilford Green
Norwegian Blue
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice