Lake Reflection DET556 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9DD8DB, estimated LRV 61 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonoma Skies from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9DD8DB · DET556
Lake Reflection
61%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lake Reflection Technical Profile
HEX Code#9DD8DB
RGB157, 216, 219
Estimated LRV61.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Lake Reflection
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sonoma Skies
Benjamin Moore
#A2DADC
Close digital match
Glistening Teal
PPG
#9CD4D7
Close digital match
Aqua Wave
Kilz
#A5D9DB
Close digital match
Sydney Harbour
Behr
#98D9DA
Close digital match
Christopher Coast
Vista Paint
#A7DDDF
Close digital match
Sea Kiss
Valspar
#A7DCDD
Close digital match
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
#A7DCDC
Close digital match
Life of Reilly
Dutch Boy
#8CD6DA
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Hirshfield's
#94D8E2
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#ADE8E2
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#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Lake Reflection
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Reflection
#9DD8DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D96B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Reflection
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Reflection Room Palettes
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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
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Lake Reflection — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Reflection have?
Lake Reflection by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lake Reflection from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Reflection are Sonoma Skies by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glistening Teal by PPG (a close digital match), Aqua Wave by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lake Reflection'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 Reflection?
Lake Reflection has a estimated lightness value of 61.4, 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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Why Lake Reflection's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.