Gentle Wave 5007-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #93CBC7, 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.
Ref. #93CBC7 · 5007-7C
Gentle Wave
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Wave Technical Profile
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Gentle Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGentle Wave
Nearly identical
PPGTropical Holiday
Tropical Holiday
PPG
Nearly identical
Oceanic Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celadon Plate
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fountain City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kentucky Estate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hopeful Blue
Behr
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tip Top Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Wave
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Gentle Wave.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Wave are Tropical Holiday by PPG (a near-identical match), Oceanic Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Celadon Plate by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Gentle Wave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.