Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Blue Lake |
| SKU | 2053-40 |
| Hex | #569CA5 |
| RGB | 86, 156, 165 |
| HSL | 187°, 31%, 49% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Blue Lake
Blue Lake sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blue Lake is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Blue Lake within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #569CA5 in HSL space. Pair Blue Lake with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Blue Lake Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blue Lake from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2053-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Lake
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Lake is Lakeshore (SW 6494) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lakeshore swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blue Lake
Behr's nearest match is Relaxed Blue (BIC-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Lake without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blue Lake
Valspar's nearest match is Gone Fishing (5004-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Lake without repainting risk. See the full Gone Fishing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blue Lake
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blue Lake is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blue Lake
At Glidden, the closest color to Blue Lake is Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acapulco Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blue Lake
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blue Lake is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blue Lake
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blue Lake is Beachcomber (HGSW 2333) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beachcomber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blue Lake
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Island Hop (DEFD46), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Blue Lake without repainting risk. See the full Island Hop swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blue Lake
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Blue Lake. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blue Lake
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Blue Lake. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blue Lake
Clare has no exact twin of Blue Lake. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blue Lake
Kompozit has no exact twin of Blue Lake. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →