ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lake Tahoe (783) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 28. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball St Giles Blue (No.280). For trim, try White Satin (2067-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 27.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4298C4 |
| RGB | 66, 152, 196 |
| HSL | 200°, 52%, 51% |
About Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe (783) is a deep, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 28, Lake Tahoe absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Lake Tahoe read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Sailor's Sea Blue (2063-40), it's cooler.
How Lake Tahoe changes with the light
Lake Tahoe has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Lake Tahoe has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lake Tahoe will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Lake Tahoe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lake Tahoe looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lake Tahoe in real homes
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Lake Tahoe equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 11.3
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Chinese Blue (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.8
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lake Tahoe questions
What undertone does Lake Tahoe have?
Lake Tahoe has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lake Tahoe read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lake Tahoe a light or dark color?
Lake Tahoe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Lake Tahoe absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Lake Tahoe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Farrow & Ball: St Giles Blue No.280 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lake Tahoe?
Try White Satin (2067-70) on trim and Lily White (2128-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lake Tahoe's undertone.
Where does Lake Tahoe work best?
Lake Tahoe works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 28, Lake Tahoe absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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