Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tidal Wave |
| SKU | 2061-50 |
| Hex | #7CB7D6 |
| RGB | 124, 183, 214 |
| HSL | 201°, 52%, 66% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Tidal Wave is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Tidal Wave within Benjamin Moore'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 #7CB7D6 in HSL space. Pair Tidal Wave 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.
Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tidal Wave 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 Benjamin Moore 2061-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidal Wave
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tidal Wave is Regale Blue (SW 6801). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Regale Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Regale Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tidal Wave
At Behr, the closest color to Tidal Wave is Simply Posh (MQ5-55) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simply Posh swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tidal Wave
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Topaz (V070-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42.3 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Wave without repainting risk. See the full Blue Topaz swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tidal Wave
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Wave without repainting risk. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tidal Wave
Glidden's nearest match is Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Wave without repainting risk. See the full Harbor Sky swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tidal Wave
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Perfect Day (137-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tidal Wave without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Day swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tidal Wave
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tidal Wave is Stone Mountain Blue (HGSW 1374). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stone Mountain Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Mountain Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tidal Wave
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tidal Wave is Bonnie Blue (DE5807) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tidal Wave
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tidal Wave is Mountain Main (0652) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Main swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tidal Wave
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tidal Wave is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tidal Wave
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tidal Wave is Mountain Main (0652) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Main swatch →