Watson Lake DE5766 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #74AEBA, LRV 38 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bayville Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74AEBA · DE5766
Watson Lake
38%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Watson Lake Technical Profile
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Watson Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Watson Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWatson Lake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBayville Blue
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wet Streets
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cool Dusk
Behr
Nearly identical
Sailing Sea Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Serenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Turquoise Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ebbtide
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Watson Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watson Lake
#74AEBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8492AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watson Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watson Lake 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Watson Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watson Lake have?
Watson Lake 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 Watson Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Watson Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watson Lake are Bayville Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wet Streets by Kilz (a near-identical match), Seaside Resort by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Watson Lake'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 Watson Lake?
Watson Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, 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 Watson Lake's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.