Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Lake Winnipeg |
| SKU | DE5794 |
| Hex | #80A1B0 |
| RGB | 128, 161, 176 |
| HSL | 199°, 23%, 60% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Lake Winnipeg is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Lake Winnipeg within Dunn-Edwards'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 #80A1B0 in HSL space. Pair Lake Winnipeg 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.
Dunn-Edwards Lake Winnipeg Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lake Winnipeg 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5794 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lake Winnipeg without repainting risk. See the full Baby Blue Eyes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
Behr's nearest match is Cloisonne Blue (T14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lake Winnipeg without repainting risk. See the full Cloisonne Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cable Knit Sweater (CSP-650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lake Winnipeg without repainting risk. See the full Cable Knit Sweater swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Valspar, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Blue Skylights (4006-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33.7 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skylights swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Glidden, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is By the Sea (HGSW 3344) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full By the Sea swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 37 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Bahamas (C2-748) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
Clare's nearest match is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lake Winnipeg without repainting risk. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lake Winnipeg
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lake Winnipeg is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →