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Blue Lake

29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Blue Lake 2053-40 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #579DA6, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Island Hop from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Lake Technical Profile

HEX Code#579DA6
RGB87, 157, 166
LRV28.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Blue Lake in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreBlue Lake
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsIsland Hop

Island Hop

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sea Exposure

Valspar

Nearly identical

Relaxed Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Teal Lake

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Acapulco Cliffs

PPG

Very similar

Lakeshore

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Gulf Coast Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pastel Blue

RAL

Very similar

Blessed Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Winter Time

Kilz

Very similar

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Lake

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Lake

#579DA6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8393AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Lake

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Island Hop

Complement

Foxy

Blue Lake Room Palettes

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

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Geranium

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Blue Spa

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More blue colors from other brands

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

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Blue Lake — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Lake have?
Blue Lake by Benjamin Moore 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 Blue Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Lake are Island Hop by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sea Exposure by Valspar (a near-identical match), Relaxed Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue 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 Blue Lake?
Blue Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, 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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