Sound Waves 8002-43B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A0C5D7, 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.
Ref. #A0C5D7 · 8002-43B
Sound Waves
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sound Waves Technical Profile
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Sound Waves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sound Waves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSound Waves
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOh Boy!
Oh Boy!
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Perfect Landing
Behr
Nearly identical
Atlantis Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sound Waves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sound Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sound Waves are Oh Boy! by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Perfect Landing by Behr (a near-identical match), Atlantis Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sound Waves's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.