Crystal Blue Waters 70BG 72/100 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBDFEC, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Refreshing from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CBDFEC · 70BG 72/100
Crystal Blue Waters
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Crystal Blue Waters Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBDFEC
RGB203, 223, 236
Estimated LRV71.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Refreshing
Kilz
#C9DEEB
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Prairie Day
Vista Paint
#C8E0EF
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Valley Mist
Dutch Boy
#CADBE6
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Blue Mist
Valspar
#D0E5F2
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Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
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Soft Cloud
Behr
#D0E3ED
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Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
#C8D9E5
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Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
#CFE5F0
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Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
#C2D8E5
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Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#CCDBE5
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Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Crystal Blue Waters
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Blue Waters
#CBDFEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D83B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Blue Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Blue 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
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Crystal Blue Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Blue Waters have?
Crystal Blue Waters by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crystal Blue Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Blue Waters are Refreshing by Kilz (a close digital match), Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Valley Mist by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crystal Blue 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 Blue Waters?
Crystal Blue Waters has a estimated lightness value of 71.5, 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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