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Benjamin Moore2051-70

Crystal Blue

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Crystal Blue remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#D8EBE9

LRV

78.44

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Light Reflectance Value
78.44
Light
TemperatureCool
Tone
BrightCalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Crystal Blue
Distant Gray
Crystal Blue vs Distant Gray
Crystal Blue
Distant Gray
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Distant Gray
OC-68 · LRV 88

A 10-point LRV gap (88 vs 78) makes Distant Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Aegean Teal
Crystal Blue
Aegean Teal vs Crystal Blue
Aegean Teal
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78

Crystal Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 25), opening up a space where Aegean Teal encloses it.

Crystal Blue
Lucerne
Crystal Blue vs Lucerne
Crystal Blue
Lucerne
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Lucerne
AF-530 · LRV 14

At LRV 78 vs 14, Crystal Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Crystal Blue
White Ice
Crystal Blue vs White Ice
Crystal Blue
White Ice
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
White Ice
OC-58 · LRV 84

White Ice reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Crystal Blue
Icing on the Cake
Crystal Blue vs Icing on the Cake
Crystal Blue
Icing on the Cake
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Icing on the Cake
2049-70 · LRV 82

A 3-point LRV gap (82 vs 78) makes Icing on the Cake the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Bonnet
Crystal Blue
Blue Bonnet vs Crystal Blue
Blue Bonnet
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Bonnet
2050-70 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78

A 3-point LRV gap (82 vs 78) makes Blue Bonnet the marginally brighter of the two.

Crystal Blue
Quiet Pond
Crystal Blue vs Quiet Pond
Crystal Blue
Quiet Pond
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Quiet Pond
2052-70 · LRV 79

With LRVs of 79 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Crystal Blue
Morning Sky Blue
Crystal Blue vs Morning Sky Blue
Crystal Blue
Morning Sky Blue
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

With LRVs of 78 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Crystal Blue
Raindrops on Roses
Crystal Blue vs Raindrops on Roses
Crystal Blue
Raindrops on Roses
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Raindrops on Roses
1443 · LRV 72

Crystal Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aplomb
Crystal Blue
Aplomb vs Crystal Blue
Aplomb
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Aplomb
AF-625 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 21, Crystal Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Crystal Blue
Dark Walnut
Crystal Blue vs Dark Walnut
Crystal Blue
Dark Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Dark Walnut
1358 · LRV 10

Crystal Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Walnut encloses it.

Caponata
Crystal Blue
Caponata vs Crystal Blue
Caponata
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 6, Crystal Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Crystal Blue
Deep Mauve
Crystal Blue vs Deep Mauve
Crystal Blue
Deep Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Deep Mauve
1265 · LRV 20

Crystal Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 20), opening up a space where Deep Mauve encloses it.

Crystal Blue
Love Affair
Crystal Blue vs Love Affair
Crystal Blue
Love Affair
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Love Affair
1266 · LRV 14

Crystal Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 14), opening up a space where Love Affair encloses it.

Bordeaux Red
Crystal Blue
Bordeaux Red vs Crystal Blue
Bordeaux Red
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Bordeaux Red
1365 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78

Crystal Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 9), opening up a space where Bordeaux Red encloses it.

Darker Colors

Crystal Blue
Waterfall
Crystal Blue vs Waterfall
Crystal Blue
Waterfall
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Waterfall
2050-50 · LRV 55

Crystal Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 55), opening up a space where Waterfall encloses it.

Arctic Blue
Crystal Blue
Arctic Blue vs Crystal Blue
Arctic Blue
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Arctic Blue
2050-60 · LRV 71
Benjamin Moore
Crystal Blue
2051-70 · LRV 78

Crystal Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#D8EBE9
RGB216, 235, 233
HSL174° 32% 88%
CMYK8 0 1 8
CIE LabL: 91.6 a: -6.6 b: -1.2
XYZX: 0.73 Y: 0.80 Z: 0.89