Blue Lake 8262 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #57626B, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Outerspace from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #57626B · 8262
Blue Lake
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#57626B
RGB87, 98, 107
Estimated LRV11.8
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 Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Blue Lake
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Outerspace
Sherwin-Williams
#586168
Close digital match
Thunder Bay
Behr
#536069
Close digital match
Goblin
PPG
#525E68
Close digital match
Poseidon Depths
Dutch Boy
#55646E
Close digital match
Outer Space
Dunn-Edwards
#53626E
Close digital match
Powell Gray
Benjamin Moore
#5B666D
Close digital match
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
#555C64
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Murky Depths
Kilz
#5F676C
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Cobalt Cannon
Valspar
#596164
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Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
#4D5B6A
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#485761
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Colors That Work With Blue Lake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Lake
#57626B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#626493
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue 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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Blue Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Lake have?
Blue Lake by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Blue Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Lake are Outerspace by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Thunder Bay by Behr (a close digital match), Goblin by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue 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 Blue Lake?
Blue Lake has a estimated lightness value of 11.8, 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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