Lakeshore 6494 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5B96A2, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star City from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B96A2 · 6494
Lakeshore
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lakeshore Technical Profile
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Lakeshore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lakeshore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLakeshore
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStar City
Star City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blessed Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aqua Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Toile
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aegean Blue
Behr
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Acapulco Cliffs
PPG
Very similar
Wide Awake
Kilz
Very similar
Bay Harbor Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lakeshore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lakeshore
#5B96A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8391AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lakeshore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lakeshore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lakeshore have?
Lakeshore by Sherwin-Williams 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 Lakeshore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lakeshore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lakeshore are Star City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blessed Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Aqua Dance by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lakeshore'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 Lakeshore?
Lakeshore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lakeshore's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.