Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Lakeshore |
| SKU | SW 6494 |
| Hex | #5B96A2 |
| RGB | 91, 150, 162 |
| HSL | 190°, 28%, 50% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Lakeshore
Lakeshore sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Lakeshore 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
11 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Lakeshore within Sherwin-Williams'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 #5B96A2 in HSL space. Pair Lakeshore 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.
Sherwin-Williams Lakeshore Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lakeshore 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6494 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Lakeshore
At Behr, the closest color to Lakeshore is Vintage Teal (MQ6-33) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Teal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lakeshore
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Toile (748), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lakeshore without repainting risk. See the full Blue Toile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lakeshore
At Valspar, the closest color to Lakeshore is My Skiff (V104-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.8 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full My Skiff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lakeshore
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lakeshore is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lakeshore
At Glidden, the closest color to Lakeshore is Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lakeshore
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lakeshore. The nearest is Gulf Coast Green (332-5DB) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Coast Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lakeshore
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Lakeshore is Beachcomber (HGSW 2333). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Beachcomber and you'll get the same color. See the full Beachcomber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lakeshore
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Lakeshore is Star City (DE5767). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Star City and you'll get the same color. See the full Star City swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lakeshore
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lakeshore is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lakeshore
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lakeshore is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lakeshore
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lakeshore is Blessed Blue (0667) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blessed Blue swatch →