Crystal River DE5778 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B1E2EE, LRV 70 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Angelic Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1E2EE · DE5778
Crystal River
70%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal River Technical Profile
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Crystal River in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal River in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCrystal River
Nearly identical
ValsparAngelic Blue
Angelic Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serenity
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Essex Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Aqueous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quench Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sausalito Sky
PPG
Very similar
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cloud Break
Kilz
Very similar
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal River
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal River
#B1E2EE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#728AC0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal River
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal River 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Crystal River.
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 River — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal River have?
Crystal River by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 River in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal River from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal River are Angelic Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Serenity by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bright and Breezy by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crystal River'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 River?
Crystal River has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crystal River's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.