Tidal Wave 5002-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8FC5D3, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is School'S Out from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8FC5D3 · 5002-7C
Tidal Wave
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tidal Wave Technical Profile
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Tidal Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tidal Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTidal Wave
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySchool'S Out
School'S Out
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Bahama Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Turquoise Powder
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thunder River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cotton Denim
Behr
Nearly identical
Eastern Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tidal Wave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tidal Wave
#8FC5D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E8EB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tidal Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tidal 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 Tidal 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.
Tidal Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tidal Wave have?
Tidal 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 Tidal Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tidal Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tidal Wave are School'S Out by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Soft Bahama Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tidal 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 Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.5, 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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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 Tidal Wave's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.