Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Northern Exposure (1165-3) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Northern Exposure (PPG1165-3): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure is a soothing, light blue with cool undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 57 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Northern Exposure, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Northern Exposure
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1165-3
- Hex
- #BFC7D4
- RGB
- 191, 199, 212
- HSL
- 217, 20%, 79%
- CMYK
- 10, 6, 0, 17Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 80.0, -0.2, -7.4
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-northern-exposure
- LRV
- 57 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.