Ref. #4C6B8B · K-121
Pleasant Lake
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pleasant Lake Technical Profile
What color is Pleasant Lake? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #4C6B8B. Colors similar to Pleasant Lake include Sherwin-Williams Revel Blue, Behr Dark Room, Kilz Blue Depths. Pleasant Lake has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Pleasant Lake creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Pleasant Lake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pleasant Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pleasant Lake
#4C6B8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D6D9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pleasant Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pleasant 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Pleasant 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.
Pleasant Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pleasant Lake have?
Pleasant Lake by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Pleasant Lake from other brands?
The closest matches are Revel Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#4C6B8A), Dark Room by Behr (#4D6C8A), Blue Depths by Kilz (#496B8F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pleasant Lake?
Pleasant Lake has an LRV of 13.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pleasant Lake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.