Lake Stream PMD-24 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3E6B83, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Santorini Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #3E6B83 · PMD-24
Lake Stream
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lake Stream Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E6B83
RGB62, 107, 131
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#416D83
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Rain Shower Blue
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Crashing Waves
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Colors That Work With Lake Stream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Stream
#3E6B83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#606894
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Stream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Stream 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
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Lake Stream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Stream have?
Lake Stream 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 Lake Stream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Stream are Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rain Shower Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Crashing Waves by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lake Stream'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 Lake Stream?
Lake Stream has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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Why Lake Stream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.