Mountain Lake 1156-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2D5975, estimated 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.
PPG · #2D5975 · 1156-6
Mountain Lake
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mountain Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#2D5975
RGB45, 89, 117
Estimated LRV9.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Queen of the Night
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#295776
Close digital match
Blue Spell
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#245673
Close digital match
Queen of the Night
Vista Paint
#265574
Close digital match
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#215772
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Colors That Work With Mountain Lake
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Blue Spell by Behr (a close digital match), Queen of the Night by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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