Tidal Wave 5002-7C is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8FC5D3, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8FC5D3 · 5002-7C
Tidal Wave
51%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tidal Wave Technical Profile
HEX Code#8FC5D3
RGB143, 197, 211
Estimated LRV50.5
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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Compare alternatives to Tidal Wave
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
School'S Out
Dutch Boy
#8EC2D0
Close digital match
After the Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#8BC4D1
Close digital match
Soft Bahama Blue
PPG
#8FC1D0
Close digital match
Turquoise Powder
Benjamin Moore
#88C1D2
Close digital match
Thunder River
Kilz
#89C8D6
Close digital match
Cotton Denim
Behr
#8EC3D5
Close digital match
Eastern Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#8FC1D2
Close digital match
Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
#8ACDDE
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Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
#8EB9C4
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Dream .04
Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Visible digital difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
#7FB5B5
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Tidal Wave
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tidal Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tidal Wave are School'S Out by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Soft Bahama Blue by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.