Lake Country 5003-5C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9BBAB7, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kensington Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9BBAB7 · 5003-5C
Lake Country
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Lake Country in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lake Country in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLake Country
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreKensington Green
Kensington Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lap Pool Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Grayed Aqua
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Festoon Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosty Glade
PPG
Nearly identical
Heritage Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lucinda
Vista Paint
Very similar
Foggy Promenade
Kilz
Very similar
Lucinda
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lake Country
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lake Country
#9BBAB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lake Country
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lake Country 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Lake Country.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lake Country — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lake Country have?
Lake Country by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lake Country in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lake Country from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lake Country are Kensington Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lap Pool Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Grayed Aqua by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lake Country'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 Lake Country?
Lake Country has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lake Country's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.