Sea Wave 5006-9C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8CD9D4, estimated LRV 60 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Echo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8CD9D4 · 5006-9C
Sea Wave
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Wave Technical Profile
HEX Code#8CD9D4
RGB140, 217, 212
Estimated LRV60.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 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 →
Blue Echo
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#8EDCD8
Close digital match
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#88D6D2
Close digital match
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
#88D9D8
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#81D5D2
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#91DED5
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#8ADACF
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#87DCCE
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Colors That Work With Sea Wave
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Wave
#8CD9D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9DB8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea 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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Sea Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Wave have?
Sea Wave by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Sea Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Wave are Blue Echo by Behr (a close digital match), Caribbean Cool by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Island Oasis by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sea 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 Sea Wave?
Sea Wave has a estimated lightness value of 60.0, 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 Sea Wave's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.