Crystal Blue 2051-70 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9ECEA, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aquamarine from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9ECEA · 2051-70
Crystal Blue
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crystal Blue Technical Profile
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Crystal Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCrystal Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAquamarine
Aquamarine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baby Love
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Arctic Flow
Behr
Nearly identical
Plateau
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Green Gem
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roman White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dreamy Heaven
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Blue
#D9ECEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Blue 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Crystal Blue.
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 Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Blue have?
Crystal Blue by Benjamin Moore 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 Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Blue are Aquamarine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Whisper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Baby Love by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crystal Blue'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 Blue?
Crystal Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crystal Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.