Royal Wave AC143 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #38405D, estimated LRV 5 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Victory Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #38405D · AC143
Royal Wave
5%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Royal Wave Technical Profile
HEX Code#38405D
RGB56, 64, 93
Estimated LRV5.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Victory Blue
PPG
#3A405A
Close digital match
Singing the Blues
Dunn-Edwards
#383E5D
Close digital match
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
#3F4666
Similar digital color
Skyline
Valspar
#404565
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Majestic Blue
Behr
#3E405E
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Trois Etoiles
Dutch Boy
#334262
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Blue Galaxy
Kilz
#41445C
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Majestic Purple
Sherwin-Williams
#3B3C5A
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Bold Blue
Benjamin Moore
#2C3659
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Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
#32425A
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Violet Blue
RAL
#2A2E4B
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Royal Wave
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Wave
#38405D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B5078
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal 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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Royal Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Wave have?
Royal Wave by Vista Paint has a cool (violet) 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 Royal Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Wave are Victory Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Singing the Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Blue Maize by Farrow & Ball (a very close match) — the best options for getting Royal 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 Royal Wave?
Royal Wave has a estimated lightness value of 5.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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