Wave Crest 540E-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFF8F4, 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.
Ref. #DFF8F4 · 540E-1
Wave Crest
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wave Crest Technical Profile
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Wave Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wave Crest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWave Crest
Nearly identical
ValsparIcy Blue
Icy Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Irish Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lite Retro Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Paradise
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tender Touch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cascade
PPG
Very similar
Dreamy Heaven
Kilz
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wave Crest
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Wave Crest.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wave Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wave Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wave Crest are Icy Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Air of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Frosty Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wave Crest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.