Crystal Aqua 5006-7B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AED9DA, 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.
Ref. #AED9DA · 5006-7B
Crystal Aqua
64%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crystal Aqua Technical Profile
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Crystal Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crystal Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCrystal Aqua
Nearly identical
PPGAqua Seawind
Aqua Seawind
PPG
Nearly identical
Sugar Pool
Behr
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
China Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polar Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aqua'D Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crystal Aqua
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Crystal Aqua.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crystal Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crystal Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crystal Aqua are Aqua Seawind by PPG (a near-identical match), Freshwater by PPG (a near-identical match), Sugar Pool by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crystal Aqua's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.