Crystal Lake 1151-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #88B5C4, estimated LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aster from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #88B5C4 · 1151-4
Crystal Lake
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal Lake Technical Profile
HEX Code#88B5C4
RGB136, 181, 196
Estimated LRV42.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aster
Valspar
#89B8C7
Close digital match
Sonata Blue
Behr
#82B2C4
Close digital match
Skippered Blue
Dutch Boy
#88B6C9
Close digital match
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
#8DB7C2
Close digital match
Open Seas
Sherwin-Williams
#83AFBC
Close digital match
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
#8EB9C4
Close digital match
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
#81B0BB
Similar digital color
Marlboro Blue
Benjamin Moore
#96BAC7
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#96BDCD
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#98ACBA
Visible digital difference
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#7FB5B5
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#9FB4B4
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Colors That Work With Crystal Lake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Lake
#88B5C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848FAE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Lake 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 Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Lake have?
Crystal Lake by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Lake are Aster by Valspar (a close digital match), Sonata Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Skippered Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crystal Lake'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 Lake?
Crystal Lake has a estimated lightness value of 42.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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