Ref. #3E6F87 · DE5810
Crashing Waves
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Crashing Waves Technical Profile
What color is Crashing Waves? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #3E6F87. Colors similar to Crashing Waves include Valspar Photogenic, Sherwin-Williams Santorini Blue, Behr Regatta Bay. Crashing Waves has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Crashing Waves creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Crashing Waves
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crashing Waves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crashing Waves
#3E6F87
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#606A98
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Crashing Waves from other brands?
The closest matches are Photogenic by Valspar (#447087), Santorini Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#416D83), Regatta Bay by Behr (#34708A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crashing Waves?
Crashing Waves has an LRV of 14.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crashing Waves's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.