Crystal Lake 1151-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #88B5C4, 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.
Ref. #88B5C4 · 1151-4
Crystal Lake
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal Lake Technical Profile
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Crystal Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCrystal Lake
Nearly identical
ValsparAster
Aster
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sonata Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Skippered Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Open Seas
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Marlboro Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Baroque
Kilz
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Lake
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Crystal Lake.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crystal Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Lake are Aster by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sonata Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Skippered Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crystal Lake's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.