Bay Waves 4008-1A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CED1D0, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Pearl from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CED1D0 · 4008-1A
Bay Waves
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bay Waves Technical Profile
HEX Code#CED1D0
RGB206, 209, 208
Estimated LRV63.3
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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#CED0CF
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#CED0CE
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#D0D3D1
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#D0D3D3
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Misty
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#CDD2D2
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Nomadic Travels
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#CACECC
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Whitestone
Benjamin Moore
#CACFCF
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Moonlit Walk
Dutch Boy
#CDD2D3
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Silver Spoon
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#D3D3D2
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Telegrey 4
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Colors That Work With Bay Waves
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay Waves
#CED1D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay Waves
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay Waves Room Palettes
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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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Bay Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay Waves have?
Bay Waves by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Bay Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Waves are Gray Pearl by Behr (a close digital match), Gris Perla by Behr (a close digital match), Chalk Gray by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bay 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 Bay Waves?
Bay Waves has a estimated lightness value of 63.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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