Crystal Aqua 5006-7B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AED9DA, estimated LRV 64 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Seawind from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AED9DA · 5006-7B
Crystal Aqua
64%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal Aqua Technical Profile
HEX Code#AED9DA
RGB174, 217, 218
Estimated LRV63.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Crystal Aqua
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crystal Aqua
#AED9DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8298B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crystal Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crystal Aqua 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 Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crystal Aqua have?
Crystal Aqua by Valspar 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 Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Aqua are Aqua Seawind by PPG (a close digital match), Freshwater by PPG (a close digital match), Sugar Pool by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crystal Aqua'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 Aqua?
Crystal Aqua has a estimated lightness value of 63.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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