Lake Placid 827 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C6D4E0, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silenced Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6D4E0 · 827
Lake Placid
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lake Placid Technical Profile
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Lake Placid in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lake Placid in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLake Placid
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySilenced Blue
Silenced Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oceana Drive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stratosphere
PPG
Nearly identical
Blueberry Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Reflection
Behr
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Icelandic
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Idyllic Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lake Placid in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lake Placid from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Placid are Silenced Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Oceana Drive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stratosphere by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lake Placid'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 Lake Placid?
Lake Placid has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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