Lagoon 6480 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #518682, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Love of Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #518682 · 6480
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20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Lagoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lagoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLagoon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLove of Green
Love of Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jericho Jade
PPG
Nearly identical
Mayo Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tropical Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coney Island
Behr
Very similar
Atmosphere
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Fish Story
Valspar
Very similar
The Green Hour
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lagoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lagoon
#518682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D899D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lagoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lagoon 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Lagoon.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lagoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lagoon have?
Lagoon by Sherwin-Williams 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 Lagoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lagoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lagoon are Love of Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jericho Jade by PPG (a near-identical match), Mayo Teal by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Lagoon'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 Lagoon?
Lagoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lagoon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.