Crystal Beach 135-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C3E1E5, LRV 71 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bathe Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3E1E5 · 135-2DB
Crystal Beach
71%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal Beach Technical Profile
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Crystal Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCrystal Beach
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBathe Blue
Bathe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tropical Spray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crystal Springs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eminence
Behr
Nearly identical
Eastern Promise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Surf's Up
PPG
Nearly identical
Bright Vision
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Monet Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Beach
#C3E1E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8193B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Beach 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Crystal Beach.
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 Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Beach have?
Crystal Beach by Dutch Boy 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 Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Beach are Bathe Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aviary Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tropical Spray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crystal Beach'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 Beach?
Crystal Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.1, 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 Beach's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.