Ref. #A0C5D7 · 8002-43B
Sound Waves
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sound Waves Technical Profile
What color is Sound Waves? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A0C5D7. Colors similar to Sound Waves include Vista Paint Oh Boy!, Behr Perfect Landing, Kilz Quiet Blue. Sound Waves has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Sound Waves sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Sound Waves
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sound Waves
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sound Waves.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sound Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sound Waves have?
Sound Waves by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sound Waves from other brands?
The closest matches are Oh Boy! by Vista Paint (#A3C4D6), Perfect Landing by Behr (#9DC7DB), Quiet Blue by Kilz (#A5C3D2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sound Waves?
Sound Waves has an LRV of 52.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.