Crashing Waves S450-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81C7C0, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Crush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #81C7C0 · S450-4
Crashing Waves
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Crashing Waves Technical Profile
HEX Code#81C7C0
RGB129, 199, 192
Estimated LRV37.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Crashing Waves
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Caribbean Crush
PPG
#86C7BF
Close digital match
Meadow Green
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#7FC2BB
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Light Green
RAL
#84C3BE
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#8BC7C0
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#8AC6BD
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#7ACDC6
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#88C6C3
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Colors That Work With Crashing Waves
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crashing Waves
#81C7C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#819EB1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crashing Waves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crashing Waves Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Crashing Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crashing Waves have?
Crashing Waves by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crashing Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crashing Waves are Caribbean Crush by PPG (a close digital match), Meadow Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Light Green by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crashing Waves's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Crashing Waves?
Crashing Waves has a estimated lightness value of 37.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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