Winter Lake 550F-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5B9DAE, estimated 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.
Behr · #5B9DAE · 550F-5
Winter Lake
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Winter Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B9DAE
RGB91, 157, 174
Estimated LRV29.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Winter Lake
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Winter Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Lake are Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ash Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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