Paint · Sherwin-Williams · Blues
Sherwin-Williams Lakeshore
SW 6494 · #5B96A2 · LRV ~26.6
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Lakeshore (~100% proximity)Lakeshore (SW 6494) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Lakeshore (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Lakeshore in other brands
Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.
LRV (estimated)
26.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6494
HEX
#5B96A2
RGB
91, 150, 162
HSL
190°, 28%, 50%
Family
Colors similar to Lakeshore in Sherwin-Williams
Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Lakeshore FAQ
What is the LRV of Lakeshore?
Lakeshore has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Lakeshore in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lakeshore (HGSW6494), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Star City (DE5767), ~97% proximity; Valspar: My Skiff (V104-4), ~95% proximity; Behr: Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Rendezvous Bay (726), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), ~93% proximity; PPG: Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.