Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Wave Goodbye |
| SKU | V137-4 |
| Hex | #97A7B4 |
| RGB | 151, 167, 180 |
| HSL | 207°, 16%, 65% |
| LRV | 37.4 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Wave Goodbye
Wave Goodbye sits in the mid-range at LRV 37.4, 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.
Wave Goodbye is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Wave Goodbye 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 #97A7B4 in HSL space. Pair Wave Goodbye 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 Wave Goodbye Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wave Goodbye 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 V137-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wave Goodbye is Aleutian (SW 6241). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.4). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aleutian and you'll get the same color. See the full Aleutian swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Behr's nearest match is Heather Gray (BNC-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wave Goodbye without repainting risk. See the full Heather Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is New Hope Gray (2130-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wave Goodbye without repainting risk. See the full New Hope Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Wave Goodbye is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
At Glidden, the closest color to Wave Goodbye is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Wave Goodbye is Namaste (340-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Namaste swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Wave Goodbye is Aleutian (HGSW 3355). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.4). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Aleutian and you'll get the same color. See the full Aleutian swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wave Goodbye is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Kittiwake (NO. 307), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Wave Goodbye without repainting risk. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Rodda has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Silver Lake (R080) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Wave Goodbye is Approaching Storm (BD12) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37.4) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Approaching Storm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Clare has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wave Goodbye
Kompozit has no exact twin of Wave Goodbye. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →