Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764) records 74.57% LRV and 90.3 L*_HK lightness (#C8E6EA, RGB 200/230/234). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.3, a*=-8.99, b*=-5.26, C*=10.42, h°=210.3°) place 764 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Crystal Springs (764) are Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, ΔE=0.97) and Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778, ΔE=0.87).
Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764, #C8E6EA) 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 Springs (764) | #C8E6EA | 74.57% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52) | #CCE7EB | 76% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Winterscape (M480-2A) | #C9E5EB | 74% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Aviary Blue (SW 6778) | #C6E3E8 | 72.52% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Bathe Blue (SW 6771) | #C2E0E3 | 70.1% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.44 (97%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for 764: Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Crystal Springs (764) with -0.98 softer C*=9.44 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for 764: Winterscape (M480-2A) delivers identical 74% reflectance to 764 with matched C*=9.99 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for 764: Niagara Mist (P480-1) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Crystal Springs (764) with +1.73 higher C*=12.15 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for 764: Aviary Blue (SW 6778) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Crystal Springs (764) with matched C*=10.2 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for 764: Bathe Blue (SW 6771) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Crystal Springs (764) with matched C*=10.4 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.35 alternative to 764: Open Air (SW 6491) delivers -4.4 LRV points deeper than Crystal Springs (764) with -2.06 softer C*=8.36 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crystal Springs (#C8E6EA, LRV 74.57%).
Crystal Springs (764, h°=210.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Crystal Springs
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 764 (4000K renders #D8E3D7)
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Code 764 (Crystal Springs) reflects 74.57% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764) registers J'=90.5, a'=-11.54, and b'=-5.74 with HSL (187°, 45%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.3 L*_HK. Because 764 carries a*=-8.99 red-green and b*=-5.26 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.42, Crystal Springs projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 764 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crystal Springs (764) holds its native #D1E5E1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 764 adapts to #D8E3D7; at 3500K halogen, Crystal Springs transitions to #DFE2D1; at 3000K residential LED, 764 warms to #E6E0CB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crystal Springs (764) settles at #EBDFC7.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764, #C8E6EA), Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, #CCE7EB, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=0.97 and CAM16=1.02, followed by Winterscape (M480-2A, ΔE=1.26). In Sherwin-Williams, Aviary Blue (SW 6778, #C6E3E8, LRV 72.52%) achieves ΔE2000=0.87 ahead of Bathe Blue (SW 6771, ΔE=1.44). Coordinate 764 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Blue Porcelain (1641) hallways, and Buxton Blue (HC-149) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs.
Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74.57% (#C8E6EA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.3 L*_HK.
At 74.57% reflectance, Crystal Springs (764) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (187°, 45%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.3, a*=-8.99, b*=-5.26) classifies Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=10.42 chroma and h°=210.3° hue.
Pair Crystal Springs (764) with South & West Sun Exposure for 764 (74.57% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Crystal Springs. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 764 shifts from #C8E6EA toward #EBDFC7.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764, #C8E6EA) are Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, #CCE7EB) at ΔE2000=0.97 and Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778, #C6E3E8) at ΔE2000=0.87.
Both MQ3-52 and SW 6778 matches are verified against Crystal Springs (764) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (764, LRV 74.57%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Crystal Springs (764) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.