Wave Top featured
BehrM450-3

Wave Top

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Wave Top (M450-3) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 23 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#afd9d3

LRV

60.13

Light Reflectance Value
60.13
light

Wave Top in Real Rooms

Wave Top has a high LRV of 60.13 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

4 Misc Photos

Wave Top shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Behr Wave Top wall

Behr Wave Top wall

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Behr Wave Top kidsroom interior, children's room

Behr Wave Top kidsroom interior, children's room

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Behr Wave Top modern interior

Behr Wave Top modern interior

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Behr Wave Top japandi interior

Behr Wave Top japandi interior

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2 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Wave Top has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Behr Wave Top bathroom

Behr Wave Top bathroom

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Behr Wave Top minimalist bathroom

Behr Wave Top minimalist bathroom

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3 Kitchen Photos

In a modern kitchen, Wave Top provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Behr Wave Top kitchen painted backsplash

Behr Wave Top kitchen painted backsplash

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Behr Wave Top kitchen backsplash

Behr Wave Top kitchen backsplash

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Behr Wave Top kitchen review

Behr Wave Top kitchen review

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7 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Wave Top creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Behr Wave Top living room interior

Behr Wave Top living room interior

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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

For an island-only application, Wave Top provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

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Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

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Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

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Behr Wave Top small kitchen cabinets

Behr Wave Top small kitchen cabinets

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Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

Behr Wave Top kitchen cabinets

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1 House Photo

On a traditional or historic home, Wave Top acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

Behr Wave Top victorian house interior

Behr Wave Top victorian house interior

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1 Bedroom Photo

Pairing Wave Top with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Behr Wave Top bedroom

Behr Wave Top bedroom

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Color Codes

HEX#afd9d3
RGB175, 217, 211
HSL171° 36% 77%
CMYK19 0 3 15
CIE LabL: 83.7 a: -14.9 b: -1.6
XYZX: 54.25 Y: 63.44 Z: 71.00