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Lake Placid
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lake Placid Technical Profile
What color is Lake Placid? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C6D4E0. Colors similar to Lake Placid include Dunn-Edwards Oceana Drive, PPG Stratosphere, Valspar Blueberry Ice. Lake Placid has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Lake Placid sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Lake Placid
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Placid
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Placid
#C6D4E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Placid
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Placid 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Lake Placid.
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 Placid — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Placid have?
Lake Placid by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Lake Placid from other brands?
The closest matches are Oceana Drive by Dunn-Edwards (#C2D2E0), Stratosphere by PPG (#C7D3E0), Blueberry Ice by Valspar (#C9D8E6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lake Placid?
Lake Placid has an LRV of 64.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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