Wave's Crest 5005-1A is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DBDED5, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty China Rain Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBDED5 · 5005-1A
Wave's Crest
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wave's Crest Technical Profile
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Wave's Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wave's Crest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWave's Crest
Nearly identical
PPGMisty China Rain Green
Misty China Rain Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Just a Little
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Salt Cellar
Behr
Nearly identical
Pearl Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Just a Little
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wave's Crest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wave's Crest
#DBDED5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wave's Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wave's Crest 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 Wave's Crest.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wave's Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wave's Crest have?
Wave's Crest by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wave's Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wave's Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wave's Crest are Misty China Rain Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Opaline by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Anonymous by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wave's Crest'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 Wave's Crest?
Wave's Crest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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