Crater Lake BXC-81 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #528286, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Lagoon from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #528286 · BXC-81
Crater Lake
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crater Lake Technical Profile
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Crater Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crater Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCrater Lake
Very similar
PPGTeal Lagoon
Teal Lagoon
PPG
Very similar
Baltic Sea
Benjamin Moore
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Vardo
Farrow & Ball
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Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
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Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
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Fish Story
Valspar
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Turquoise Blue
RAL
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Lombardy Lake
Kilz
Very similar
Lagoon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
The Green Hour
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
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Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crater Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crater Lake
#528286
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D829E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crater Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crater Lake Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Crater Lake.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crater Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crater Lake have?
Crater Lake by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crater Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crater Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crater Lake are Teal Lagoon by PPG (a very close match), Baltic Sea by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Vardo by Farrow & Ball (a very close match) — the best options for getting Crater Lake's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Crater Lake?
Crater Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crater Lake's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.