# Sherwin Williams Lakeshore

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/lakeshore-sw-6494](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeshore-sw-6494)

Sherwin Williams Lakeshore SW 6494 is a medium blue-green with a softly muted, slightly gray cast. Its cool blue base is balanced by a noticeable teal influence, keeping it from reading like a primary blue. In bright natural light, Lakeshore looks clearer and more airy, while lower or warmer lighting can bring out its subdued, smoky depth. It makes a strong choice for bedroom or bathroom walls, a painted built-in, or an exterior door where a defined but not overly bright color is wanted. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale natural oak, weathered gray finishes, or deep charcoal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Lakeshore
- **Color code:** SW 6494
- **HEX:** #5b96a2
- **RGB:** 91, 150, 162
- **LRV:** 26.77%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 190° Saturation: 43.83% Value: 63.53%
- **HSL:** hsl(190, 28, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 43.83 Magenta: 7.41 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.47
- **YIQ:** Y: 133.727 I: -39.014 Q: -8.746
- **XYZ:** X: 21.739 Y: 26.644 Z: 38.17
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.643 a:-15.96 b:-12.326
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.643 u:-27.122 v:-15.918
- **Decimal:** 6002338
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.618, -15.153, -7.711

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Toile](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-toile-748)
- [Behr Cabana Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cabana-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Rendezvous Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rendezvous-bay-726)
- [Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/manitou-blue-sw-6501)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lake-2053-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Ash Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ash-blue-2057-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Stream](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-stream-sw-7612)
- [Behr Vintage Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-teal)
- [Sherwin Williams Cloudburst](https://plan-home.com/color/cloudburst-sw-6487)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lagoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lagoon-2054-40)
- [Behr Voyage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-voyage)
- [Behr Oarsman Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oarsman-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Bracken Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bracken-blue-cw-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Spa Day](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spa-day-csp-635)
- [Sherwin Williams Secret Cove](https://plan-home.com/color/secret-cove-sw-9058)
- [Behr Explorer Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-explorer-blue)
- [Behr Blue Square](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-square)
- [Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stratford-blue-sw-2864)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Aquitaine](https://plan-home.com/color/aquitaine-sw-9057)
- [Sherwin Williams French Moire](https://plan-home.com/color/french-moire-sw-9056)
- [Sherwin Williams Adrift](https://plan-home.com/color/adrift-sw-7608)
- [Sherwin Williams Manitou Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/manitou-blue-sw-6501)
- [Sherwin Williams Rest Assured](https://plan-home.com/color/rest-assured-sw-9061)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Deep Sea Dive](https://plan-home.com/color/deep-sea-dive-sw-7618)
- [Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stratford-blue-sw-2864)
- [Sherwin Williams Georgian Revival Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/georgian-revival-blue-sw-7609)
- [Sherwin Williams Silken Peacock](https://plan-home.com/color/silken-peacock-sw-9059)
- [Sherwin Williams Cloudburst](https://plan-home.com/color/cloudburst-sw-6487)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6494

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.