Wavy Navy by Vista Paint paint color
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Ref. #005488 · K-1245

Wavy Navy

8%LRV Value
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Wavy Navy K-1245 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #005488, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Capri Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wavy Navy Technical Profile

HEX Code#005488
RGB0, 84, 136
LRV8.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Wavy Navy in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Wavy Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintWavy Navy
Nearly identical
RALCapri Blue

Capri Blue

RAL

Nearly identical

California Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Stunning Sapphire

PPG

Nearly identical

Blueblood

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Kate's Ring

Valspar

Nearly identical

Shasta Lake

Behr

Nearly identical

Glacier Bay

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Follow My Blue Bliss

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rich Cobalt

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Navy Dress

Kilz

Very similar

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wavy Navy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wavy Navy

#005488

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#253396

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Wavy Navy

Complement

Wood .03

Wavy Navy Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Powdered Pool

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jolly Holly

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Clear to See

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grand Duke

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Romance in Bloom

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

L’Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Wavy Navy.

Citadel Blue

Vista Paint · K-168

#00547B

Glacier Bay

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#005C95

Sea of Midnight

Vista Paint · 7437

#005C7B

Job’s Tears

Vista Paint · 0676

#005B79

Ocean Spray

Vista Paint · 0662

#005177

Blue By You

Vista Paint · K-144

#064F77

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Wavy Navy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wavy Navy have?
Wavy Navy by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Wavy Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wavy Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wavy Navy are Capri Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), California Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Stunning Sapphire by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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