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Sherwin-Williams Lakeshore
SW 6494 · #5B96A2 · LRV 26.6
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Lakeshore is a 100% matchLakeshore (SW 6494) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 26.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Lakeshore (100% match).
Compare Lakeshore with other brands
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LRV
26.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6494
HEX
#5B96A2
RGB
91, 150, 162
HSL
190°, 28%, 50%
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Lakeshore FAQ
What is the LRV of Lakeshore?
Lakeshore has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Lakeshore in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lakeshore (HGSW6494), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Star City (DE5767), 97%; Valspar: My Skiff (V104-4), 95%; Behr: Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Rendezvous Bay (726), 94%; Glidden: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), 93%; PPG: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Lakeshore?
The HEX code of Lakeshore (SW 6494) is #5B96A2, RGB 91, 150, 162. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.