Norwegian Blue
Behr's Norwegian Blue is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 23.2 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#78888eLRV
23.22
Norwegian Blue in Rooms
Follow Norwegian Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 22 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
8 Bedroom Photos
Viewed across 8 bedroom images in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, Norwegian Blue (N470-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 23.2 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Scandinavian bedroom walls in Norwegian Blue enhance minimal furnishings and natural textures.
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1 Living Room Photo
Across 1 living room image, Norwegian Blue (N470-5) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Mantelpiece and fireplace surround gain depth with Norwegian Blue wall color.
@mkredesign
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) moves through 1 kitchen cabinets image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Kitchen cabinet fronts painted Norwegian Blue add moody sophistication to the cooking space.
@fmonori
1 Bathroom Photo
Norwegian Blue (N470-5) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Tile backsplash and fixtures brighten a bathroom painted in soothing Norwegian Blue.
@creatingcasita
6 Misc Photos
These 6 misc images show how Norwegian Blue (N470-5) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Shiplap wall paneling in Norwegian Blue brings coastal charm to the interior.
@updatemycape
5 Home Office Photos
5 home office images trace Norwegian Blue (N470-5) through the transition between focused work and the rest of the home. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Workspace walls in Norwegian Blue create a calm, focused home office.
@robottum
Desk area surrounded by Norwegian Blue walls provides professional home office backdrop.
@crisclarkhomeschool
Home office shelving and walls painted Norwegian Blue support concentrated work.
@crisclarkhomeschool
Norwegian Blue walls frame the desk and chair in this home office.
@crisclarkhomeschool
Home office bathed in Norwegian Blue creates serene workspace atmosphere.
@crisclarkhomeschool
Similar Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (33 vs 23) makes Pencil Sketch the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (29 vs 23) makes Dark Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 23 vs 9, Norwegian Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Norwegian Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Norwegian Blue reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 9), opening up a space where Undersea encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Introducing Behr N470-5, a captivating hue named Norwegian Blue, evoking a sense of serenity and sophistication. This rich color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and warm taupes. When combined with accents in earthy greens or subtle blush tones, Norwegian Blue adds a touch of elegance to any space. 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