Sea Wave 5006-9C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8CD9D4, 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.
Ref. #8CD9D4 · 5006-9C
Sea Wave
60%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Wave Technical Profile
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Sea Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSea Wave
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Echo
Blue Echo
Behr
Nearly identical
Caribbean Cool
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tip Top Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bali Hai Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Turquoise Treat
Vista Paint
Very similar
Island Breeze
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Miss Golightly
Kilz
Very similar
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Wave
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sea 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Wave are Blue Echo by Behr (a near-identical match), Caribbean Cool by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Island Oasis by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Wave's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.