Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70) records 79.77% LRV and 92.3 L*_HK lightness (#D8EBE9, RGB 216/235/233). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.64, a*=-6.63, b*=-1.18, C*=6.73, h°=190.1°) place 2051-70 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Crystal Blue (2051-70) are Behr Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23, ΔE=1.32) and Sherwin-Williams Blue Horizon (SW 6497, ΔE=1.74).
Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70, #D8EBE9) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Crystal Blue (2051-70) | #D8EBE9 | 79.77% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23) | #D4EBEA | 79% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.32 (97.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Aqua Breeze (500E-2) | #D8E8E4 | 78% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Blue Horizon (SW 6497) | #D8E7E6 | 77.36% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.74 (96.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Bravo Blue (SW 6784) | #D3E7E9 | 76.72% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.06 (95.7%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.32 equivalent for 2051-70: Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23) delivers identical 79% reflectance to 2051-70 with +1.28 higher C*=8.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for 2051-70: Aqua Breeze (500E-2) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Crystal Blue (2051-70) with -0.69 softer C*=6.04 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.75 equivalent for 2051-70: Glacier Bay (500A-1) delivers +5.2 LRV points lighter than Crystal Blue (2051-70) with +0.57 higher C*=7.3 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.74 equivalent for 2051-70: Blue Horizon (SW 6497) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Crystal Blue (2051-70) with -1.44 softer C*=5.29 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to 2051-70: Bravo Blue (SW 6784) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Crystal Blue (2051-70) with matched C*=7 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.23 alternative to 2051-70: Embellished Blue (SW 6749) delivers identical 79.29% reflectance to 2051-70 with +1.8 higher C*=8.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crystal Blue (#D8EBE9, LRV 79.77%).
Crystal Blue (2051-70, h°=190.1°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
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Code 2051-70 (Crystal Blue) reflects 79.77% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70) registers J'=92.7, a'=-8.91, and b'=-1.90 with HSL (174°, 32%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.3 L*_HK. Because 2051-70 carries a*=-6.63 red-green and b*=-1.18 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.73, Crystal Blue projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2051-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crystal Blue (2051-70) holds its native #E1E9DF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2051-70 adapts to #E8E8D6; at 3500K halogen, Crystal Blue transitions to #EEE7CF; at 3000K residential LED, 2051-70 warms to #F5E5CA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crystal Blue (2051-70) settles at #FAE3C6.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70, #D8EBE9), Behr Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23, #D4EBEA, LRV 79%) scores ΔE2000=1.32 and CAM16=1.48, followed by Aqua Breeze (500E-2, ΔE=1.4). In Sherwin-Williams, Blue Horizon (SW 6497, #D8E7E6, LRV 77.36%) achieves ΔE2000=1.74 ahead of Bravo Blue (SW 6784, ΔE=2.06). Coordinate 2051-70 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Seacliff Heights (688) hallways, and Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 79.77% (#D8EBE9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.3 L*_HK.
At 79.77% reflectance, Crystal Blue (2051-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (174°, 32%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.64, a*=-6.63, b*=-1.18) classifies Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=6.73 chroma and h°=190.1° hue.
Pair Crystal Blue (2051-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2051-70 (79.77% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to 2051-70 (#D8EBE9). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2051-70 shifts from #D8EBE9 toward #FAE3C6.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70, #D8EBE9) are Behr Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23, #D4EBEA) at ΔE2000=1.32 and Sherwin-Williams Blue Horizon (SW 6497, #D8E7E6) at ΔE2000=1.74.
Both HDC-MD-23 and SW 6497 matches are verified against Crystal Blue (2051-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue (2051-70, LRV 79.77%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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