Atlantic Waves
0473 · #3C5052 · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Atlantic Waves7
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Atlantic Waves, Really?
Atlantic Waves reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 0473 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Atlantic Waves
Atlantic Waves earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Atlantic Waves
At LRV 7, Atlantic Waves is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Atlantic Waves are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0473 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | TarragonSW 9660 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | ThermalS440-7 · Behr | 1.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Lead Gray2131-30 · Benjamin Moore | 4.3 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Urban OasisP104 · Valspar | 1.6 | 7.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Night WatchPPG1145-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Night WatchPPG1145-7 · Glidden | 1.8 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Atlantic Waves within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3C5052 in HSL space. Pair Atlantic Waves with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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