Swan Lake 1231-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C5E5E2, 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.
Ref. #C5E5E2 · 1231-2
Swan Lake
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Swan Lake Technical Profile
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Swan Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swan Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSwan Lake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreArctic Blue
Arctic Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tealed White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea Air
Valspar
Nearly identical
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misty Isle
Behr
Nearly identical
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Swim Team
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swan Lake
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Swan 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swan Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swan Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swan Lake are Arctic Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tealed White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sea Air by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Swan Lake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.