Crystal Clear vs Timid Blue paint color comparison

Crystal Clear vs Timid Blue

Crystal Clear and Timid Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Crystal Clear belongs to the green family and Timid Blue to the blue-green family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 81 vs 79 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Crystal Clear
Sherwin-Williams · 6756
LRV81.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6756
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Timid Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6490
LRV79.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6490
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Crystal Clear vs Timid Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crystal Clear on one side and Timid Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.