Behr Crystal Waters PPU14-14
| Code: | PPU14-14 |
| Name: | Crystal Waters |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Crystal Waters?
Capture the tranquil beauty of the ocean with Behr Crystal Waters (PPU14-14), a soothing shade of seafoam green that brings a sense of serenity to any space. This versatile color pairs effortlessly with crisp whites and soft sandy beiges to create a coastal-inspired aesthetic. Combine Crystal Waters with warm woods and rattan accents for a relaxed, beachy vibe, or add pops of coral or navy for a more vibrant look. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or bathroom, this refreshing hue injects a dose of calming energy into your home decor. Experience the transformative power of Behr's Crystal Waters to elevate your space and evoke a sense of seaside tranquility.
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What are Behr Crystal Waters undertones?
Crystal Waters has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B4CEDF
RGB code:
180, 206, 223
Is Behr Crystal Waters PPU14-14 cool or warm?
At 204° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
PPU14-14 Crystal Waters HSL code: 204, 40%, 79%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Crystal Waters
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Crystal Waters:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
PPU14-14
Crystal Waters
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Crystal Waters with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 24, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Crystal Waters
Crystal Waters has an LRV of 57.79% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 57.79%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b4cedf | |
| RGB Decimal | 180, 206, 223 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.59%, 80.78%, 87.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 204° Saturation: 19.28% Value: 87.45% | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 40, 79) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 19.28 Magenta: 7.62 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.55 | |
| YIQ | Y: 200.164 I: -20.956 Q: -0.21 | |
| XYZ | X: 54.208 Y: 59.172 Z: 78.357 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.386 a:-5.12 b:-11.32 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.386 u:-14.381 v:-16.738 | |
| Decimal | 11849439 | |
| Hunter Lab | 76.923, -8.826, -6.549 |
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