Crashing Waves S450-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81C7C0, 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.
Ref. #81C7C0 · S450-4
Crashing Waves
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crashing Waves Technical Profile
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Crashing Waves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crashing Waves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCrashing Waves
Nearly identical
PPGCaribbean Crush
Caribbean Crush
PPG
Nearly identical
Meadow Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Green
RAL
Nearly identical
Celadon Plate
Kilz
Nearly identical
Holiday Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nautical
Valspar
Very similar
Oceanic Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tranquil Teal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Turkish Teal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Verdigris Patina
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crashing Waves
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Crashing Waves.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crashing Waves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crashing Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crashing Waves are Caribbean Crush by PPG (a near-identical match), Meadow Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Light Green by RAL (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crashing Waves's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.