Royal Wave AC143 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #38405D, 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.
Ref. #38405D · AC143
Royal Wave
5%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Royal Wave Technical Profile
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Royal Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRoyal Wave
Nearly identical
PPGVictory Blue
Victory Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Singing the Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Skyline
Valspar
Very similar
Majestic Blue
Behr
Very similar
Trois Etoiles
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Galaxy
Kilz
Very similar
Majestic Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bold Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Wave
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Royal 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Royal Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Wave are Victory Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Singing the Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Wave's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.