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Lake Victoria
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lake Victoria Technical Profile
What color is Lake Victoria? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #9DD2CE. Colors similar to Lake Victoria include Behr Hopeful Blue, Dunn-Edwards Fountain City, Kilz Jamaican Dream. Lake Victoria has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Lake Victoria 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 Victoria
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Victoria
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Victoria
#9DD2CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829CB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Victoria
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Victoria 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 Victoria.
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 Victoria — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Victoria have?
Lake Victoria by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Lake Victoria from other brands?
The closest matches are Hopeful Blue by Behr (#A0D2CF), Fountain City by Dunn-Edwards (#9CD4CF), Jamaican Dream by Kilz (#A4D6D3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lake Victoria?
Lake Victoria has an LRV of 57.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lake Victoria's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.