Crystal Waters PPU14-14 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3CEE1, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Hydrangea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3CEE1 · PPU14-14
Crystal Waters
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crystal Waters Technical Profile
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Crystal Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCrystal Waters
Nearly identical
PPGBlue Hydrangea
Blue Hydrangea
PPG
Nearly identical
Scandinavia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sky'S the Limit
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sailboat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Two Harbors
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Waters
#B3CEE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E83B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Waters Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Crystal Waters.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crystal Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Waters have?
Crystal Waters by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crystal Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Waters are Blue Hydrangea by PPG (a near-identical match), Scandinavia by Kilz (a near-identical match), Blue Bayou by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crystal Waters's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Crystal Waters?
Crystal Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crystal Waters's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.