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Ref. #78C5EA · M520-4

Mirror Lake

37%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Mirror Lake M520-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #78C5EA, LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cayman Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mirror Lake Technical Profile

HEX Code#78C5EA
RGB120, 197, 234
LRV37.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Mirror Lake in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Mirror Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrMirror Lake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCayman Blue

Cayman Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Horizon Haze

PPG

Nearly identical

Undercool

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Billow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Lupe’s Lake

Vista Paint

Very similar

Below Zero

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Perfect Day

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lasting Thoughts

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Azure Pool

Kilz

Visible difference

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pastel Turquoise

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mirror Lake

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mirror Lake

#78C5EA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6C7CC6

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mirror Lake

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mirror Lake

Complement

Ripe Apricot

Mirror Lake Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

Mint Sprig

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Purple Orchid

Pop

Super Hero

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Red Velvet

Pop

Japanese Koi

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Mirror Lake.

Cest La Vie

Behr · MQ4-27

#7FB9E6

Ocean Cruise

Behr · 550D-5

#78D0E0

Colorado Springs

Behr · 570D-4

#85C2E0

Frisky Blue

Behr · M490-4

#7DD4E0

Chilly Blue

Behr · S500-4

#87C8DD

Romantic Isle

Behr · 590D-4

#88B8EA

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Mirror Lake — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mirror Lake have?
Mirror 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 Mirror Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mirror Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mirror Lake are Cayman Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Horizon Haze by PPG (a near-identical match), Undercool by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mirror 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 Mirror Lake?
Mirror Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

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