Ref. #96755A · 1084
Lake Shore Trail
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lake Shore Trail Technical Profile
What color is Lake Shore Trail? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #96755A. Colors similar to Lake Shore Trail include Sherwin-Williams Toasty, Behr Coco Rum, Vista Paint Burnished Caramel. Lake Shore Trail has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Lake Shore Trail creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Lake Shore Trail pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Lake Shore Trail
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Shore Trail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Shore Trail
#96755A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A57C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Shore Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Shore Trail 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 Shore Trail.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lake Shore Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Shore Trail have?
Lake Shore Trail by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Lake Shore Trail from other brands?
The closest matches are Toasty by Sherwin-Williams (#957258), Coco Rum by Behr (#9B7758), Burnished Caramel by Vista Paint (#997354). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lake Shore Trail?
Lake Shore Trail has an LRV of 19.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lake Shore Trail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.