Winter Lake 550F-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5B9DAE, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Toile from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B9DAE · 550F-5
Winter Lake
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Winter Lake Technical Profile
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Winter Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWinter Lake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Toile
Blue Toile
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deepest Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea Song
Valspar
Very similar
Lakeshore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caspian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Star City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Perfect Puddle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Lake
#5B9DAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8491AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter 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 Winter 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.
Winter Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Lake have?
Winter 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 Winter Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Lake are Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ash Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blessed Blue by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Winter 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 Winter Lake?
Winter Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.4, 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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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 Winter Lake's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.