ColorplanBenjamin Moore North Cascades (1411) is a mid-tone purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 55. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Calluna (No.270). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 54.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3C2D0 |
| RGB | 195, 194, 208 |
| HSL | 244°, 13%, 79% |
About North Cascades
North Cascades (1411) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 55, North Cascades has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes North Cascades read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Angel's Wings (1423), it's darker.
How North Cascades changes with the light
North Cascades has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
North Cascades has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
North Cascades will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows North Cascades close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
North Cascades looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See North Cascades in real homes
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North Cascades equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Krypton (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
North Cascades questions
What undertone does North Cascades have?
North Cascades has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes North Cascades read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is North Cascades a light or dark color?
North Cascades has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, North Cascades has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to North Cascades in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Upward SW 6239 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Farrow & Ball: Calluna No.270 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with North Cascades?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share North Cascades's undertone.
Where does North Cascades work best?
North Cascades works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 55, North Cascades has visible color without darkening a room much.
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