Lake Stream PMD-24 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3E6B83, 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.
Ref. #3E6B83 · PMD-24
Lake Stream
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lake Stream Technical Profile
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Lake Stream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lake Stream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLake Stream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSantorini Blue
Santorini Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rain Shower Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crashing Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Suede Shoes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Photogenic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lucerne
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Marine Bay
Kilz
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Oasis
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Stream
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Lake Stream.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lake Stream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lake Stream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Stream are Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rain Shower Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Crashing Waves by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lake Stream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.