Lake Winnipeg DE5794 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #80A1B0, LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool December from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80A1B0 · DE5794
Lake Winnipeg
33%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lake Winnipeg Technical Profile
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Lake Winnipeg in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lake Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg
Nearly identical
BehrCool December
Cool December
Behr
Nearly identical
Cable Knit Sweater
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serene Stream
PPG
Nearly identical
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nostalgia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Miracle Bay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Meetinghouse Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Meetinghouse Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Winnipeg
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Winnipeg
#80A1B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Winnipeg
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Winnipeg 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
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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 Winnipeg — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Winnipeg have?
Lake Winnipeg by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Winnipeg in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lake Winnipeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Winnipeg are Cool December by Behr (a near-identical match), Cable Knit Sweater by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Labrador by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lake Winnipeg'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 Winnipeg?
Lake Winnipeg has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lake Winnipeg's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.