Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Big Ocean Wave |
| SKU | H056 |
| Hex | #34708F |
| RGB | 52, 112, 143 |
| HSL | 200°, 47%, 38% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Diamond Vogel Big Ocean Wave
With an LRV of 15, Big Ocean Wave is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Big Ocean Wave works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Big Ocean Wave within Diamond Vogel'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 #34708F in HSL space. Pair Big Ocean 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.
Diamond Vogel Big Ocean Wave Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Big Ocean 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 Diamond Vogel H056 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
The closest Behr equivalent of Big Ocean Wave is Soul Search (T18-14). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If Behr is your counter, order Soul Search and you'll get the same color. See the full Soul Search swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Santa Monica Blue (776), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Big Ocean Wave without repainting risk. See the full Santa Monica Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Big Ocean Wave without repainting risk. See the full Blue Oasis swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
At Valspar, the closest color to Big Ocean Wave is Cottage by the Sea (V069-5) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13.3 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage by the Sea swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Big Ocean Wave is Down Pour (SW 6516) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Down Pour swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Big Ocean Wave is Big Sur Blue Jade (DET577) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Sur Blue Jade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Big Ocean Wave is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Shower Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Big Ocean Wave. The nearest is Blueberry (BD26) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blueberry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Ocean Wave — the nearest deck color, Sublime (PNT100-DP-45), is clearly different (ΔE 5.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H056 instead. See the full Sublime swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Ocean Wave — the nearest deck color, Honky Tonk Blue (0619), is clearly different (ΔE 5.43). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H056 instead. See the full Honky Tonk Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Ocean Wave — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H056 instead. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Ocean Wave — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 7.78). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H056 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Big Ocean Wave
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Big Ocean Wave — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 13.59). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H056 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →