Mountain Lake 1156-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2D5975, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen of the Night from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2D5975 · 1156-6
Mountain Lake
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mountain Lake Technical Profile
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Mountain Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMountain Lake
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sQueen of the Night
Queen of the Night
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Spell
Behr
Nearly identical
Queen of the Night
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Regatta
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Danube
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Sea Diving
Valspar
Very similar
Summer Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ribbon Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Harborside
Kilz
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Lake
#2D5975
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E5487
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mountain Lake.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Lake have?
Mountain Lake by PPG 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 Mountain Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Lake are Queen of the Night by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Spell by Behr (a near-identical match), Queen of the Night by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain 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 Mountain Lake?
Mountain Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mountain Lake's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.