Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Cresting Waves |
| SKU | V066-4 |
| Hex | #6EA3A3 |
| RGB | 110, 163, 163 |
| HSL | 180°, 22%, 54% |
| LRV | 32.3 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Cresting Waves
Cresting Waves sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.3, 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.
Cresting 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Annie Sloan
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Cresting Waves within Valspar'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 #6EA3A3 in HSL space. Pair Cresting 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.
Valspar Cresting Waves Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cresting 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 Valspar V066-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cresting Waves
Behr's nearest match is Folk Song (T13-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cresting Waves without repainting risk. See the full Folk Song swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cresting Waves
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Cresting Waves. The nearest is Bracken Blue (CW-600) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bracken Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cresting Waves
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cresting Waves is Catalina (PPG1142-5) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catalina swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cresting Waves
At Glidden, the closest color to Cresting Waves is Catalina (PPG1142-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catalina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cresting Waves
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cresting Waves. The nearest is Veranda (DET543) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veranda swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cresting Waves
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cresting Waves. The nearest is Sugar Bag Light (NO. 29) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugar Bag Light swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cresting Waves
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cresting Waves is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32.3) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cresting Waves
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cresting Waves. The nearest is Viscaya (H0078) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viscaya swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cresting Waves
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Cresting Waves. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →