Crystal Blue Waters 70BG 72/100 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBDFEC, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Refreshing from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBDFEC · 70BG 72/100
Crystal Blue Waters
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crystal Blue Waters Technical Profile
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Crystal Blue Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal Blue Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCrystal Blue Waters
Nearly identical
KilzRefreshing
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Valley Mist
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Blue Waters
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Crystal Blue 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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crystal Blue Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Blue Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Blue Waters are Refreshing by Kilz (a near-identical match), Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Valley Mist by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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