Wavy Navy AC146 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #1D668C, estimated LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Southern Evening from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #1D668C · AC146
Wavy Navy
12%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Wavy Navy Technical Profile
HEX Code#1D668C
RGB29, 102, 140
Estimated LRV11.7
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
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 →
Southern Evening
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#1E678D
Close digital match
Wave Runner
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#016892
Close digital match
Oh So Vo
Valspar
#016892
Close digital match
Port Au Prince
PPG
#006A93
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#00608B
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Benjamin Moore
#195E83
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#366C8E
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#015D87
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#2B708F
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#2A6478
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Colors That Work With Wavy Navy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wavy Navy
#1D668C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#435099
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wavy Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wavy Navy 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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Wavy Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wavy Navy have?
Wavy Navy by Vista Paint 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 Wavy Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wavy Navy are Southern Evening by Behr (a close digital match), Wave Runner by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Oh So Vo by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wavy Navy'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 Wavy Navy?
Wavy Navy has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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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