Sound Waves 8002-43B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A0C5D7, estimated LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oh Boy! from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A0C5D7 · 8002-43B
Sound Waves
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sound Waves Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0C5D7
RGB160, 197, 215
Estimated LRV52.3
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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Oh Boy!
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#A3C4D6
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Perfect Landing
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#9DC7DB
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Atlantis Blue
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#A2C5DA
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Quiet Blue
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#A5C3D2
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Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
#A8CCDD
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Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
#9BC8DE
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Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
#A6C9DE
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Tender Blue
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#A9C9D7
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Blue Calico
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#A5CDE1
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Colors That Work With Sound Waves
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sound Waves
#A0C5D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8089B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sound Waves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sound Waves 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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Sound Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sound Waves have?
Sound Waves 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 Sound Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sound Waves are Oh Boy! by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Perfect Landing by Behr (a close digital match), Atlantis Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sound 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 Sound Waves?
Sound Waves has a estimated lightness value of 52.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sound Waves's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.