Wave Crest 540E-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFF8F4, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icy Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DFF8F4 · 540E-1
Wave Crest
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wave Crest Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFF8F4
RGB223, 248, 244
Estimated LRV79.0
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 Wave Crest
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#DAF2EF
Close digital match
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#D8F2EE
Close digital match
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#DFF5EE
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Colors That Work With Wave Crest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wave Crest
#DFF8F4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#72A6C0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wave Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wave Crest 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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Wave Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wave Crest have?
Wave Crest 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 Wave Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wave Crest are Icy Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Air of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Frosty Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wave Crest'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 Wave Crest?
Wave Crest has a estimated lightness value of 79.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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