Lake Placid DE6318 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AEB9BC, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canadian Sky Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEB9BC · DE6318
Lake Placid
47%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 →
Dunn-EdwardsLake Placid
Nearly identical
PPGCanadian Sky Blue
Canadian Sky Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Autumn Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jubilee
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timber Wolf
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Artic Ocean
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Springs
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chambray Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wintry Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
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
#AEB9BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8590AD
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Lake Placid.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray 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 Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Canadian Sky Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Smoke Screen by PPG (a near-identical match), Nautical Star 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 47.3, 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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Why Lake Placid's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.