Swan Lake 1231-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C5E5E2, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arctic Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C5E5E2 · 1231-2
Swan Lake
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Swan Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5E5E2
RGB197, 229, 226
Estimated LRV73.4
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Swan Lake
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Arctic Blue
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#C5E4E2
Close digital match
Tealed White
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#C3E7E5
Close digital match
Sea Air
Valspar
#CAEBE8
Close digital match
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
#C2E5E5
Close digital match
Misty Isle
Behr
#C2E2DC
Close digital match
Dream .02
Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
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Swim Team
Vista Paint
#BFE5E5
Close digital match
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#CEEFEA
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Colors That Work With Swan Lake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swan Lake
#C5E5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829DB0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swan Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swan 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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Swan Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swan Lake have?
Swan Lake by PPG has a neutral 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 Swan Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swan Lake are Arctic Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tealed White by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sea Air by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Swan 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 Swan Lake?
Swan Lake has a estimated lightness value of 73.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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