Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Above the Waves |
| SKU | HGSW 1344 |
| Hex | #71B8C7 |
| RGB | 113, 184, 199 |
| HSL | 190°, 43%, 61% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Above the Waves
Above the Waves sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Above the 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
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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Above the Waves within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #71B8C7 in HSL space. Pair Above the 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Above the Waves Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Above the 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1344 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Above the Waves
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Above the Waves is Nautilus (SW 6780). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Nautilus and you'll get the same color. See the full Nautilus swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Above the Waves
At Behr, the closest color to Above the Waves is Saga Blue (S480-4) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saga Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Above the Waves
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Above the Waves is Madison Avenue (759) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Above the Waves
Valspar has no exact twin of Above the Waves. The nearest is Water Fountain (5001-10A) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.3 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Water Fountain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Above the Waves
Glidden has no exact twin of Above the Waves. The nearest is Timberlake Teal (90GG 45/254) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Timberlake Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Above the Waves
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Above the Waves is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Above the Waves
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Above the Waves. The nearest is Castaway (DE5738) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Castaway swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Above the Waves
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Above the Waves. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Above the Waves
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Above the Waves is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Above the Waves
Kompozit has no exact twin of Above the Waves. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →