Crater Lake BXC-81 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #528286, estimated 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.
Behr · #528286 · BXC-81
Crater Lake
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crater Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#528286
RGB82, 130, 134
Estimated LRV19.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Crater Lake
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crater Lake
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crater Lake Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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