Gentle Wave 5007-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #93CBC7, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Holiday from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #93CBC7 · 5007-7C
Gentle Wave
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Wave Technical Profile
HEX Code#93CBC7
RGB147, 203, 199
Estimated LRV53.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#8FCDC7
Close digital match
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#88C6C3
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#8BC7C0
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Colors That Work With Gentle Wave
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Wave
#93CBC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#849CAE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Wave 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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Gentle Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Wave have?
Gentle Wave by Valspar 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 Gentle Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Wave are Tropical Holiday by PPG (a close digital match), Oceanic Teal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Celadon Plate by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle Wave'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 Gentle Wave?
Gentle Wave has a estimated lightness value of 53.0, 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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