Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Crashing Waves |
| SKU | S450-4 |
| Hex | #81C7C0 |
| RGB | 129, 199, 192 |
| HSL | 174°, 38%, 64% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Crashing Waves
Crashing Waves sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Crashing Waves is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Crashing Waves within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #81C7C0 in HSL space. Pair Crashing Waves with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Crashing Waves Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crashing Waves from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr S450-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crashing Waves
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Holiday Turquoise (SW 75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Crashing Waves without repainting risk. See the full Holiday Turquoise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crashing Waves
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Crashing Waves is Oceanic Teal (669) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oceanic Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Crashing Waves
Valspar's nearest match is Gentle Wave (5007-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.7 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Crashing Waves without repainting risk. See the full Gentle Wave swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crashing Waves
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Caribbean Crush (PPG17-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Crashing Waves without repainting risk. See the full Caribbean Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crashing Waves
The closest Glidden equivalent of Crashing Waves is Caribbean Crush (PPG17-31). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Caribbean Crush and you'll get the same color. See the full Caribbean Crush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crashing Waves
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Crashing Waves. The nearest is Verdigris Patina (131-4DB) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris Patina swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crashing Waves
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crashing Waves is Geyser Mist (HGSW 1315) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Geyser Mist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crashing Waves
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Crashing Waves is Tranquil Teal (DE5703) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crashing Waves
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Turkish Teal (0694), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Crashing Waves without repainting risk. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crashing Waves
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Crashing Waves is Turkish Teal (0694) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crashing Waves
At Kompozit, the closest color to Crashing Waves is Turkish Teal (0694) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Teal swatch →