Misty Isle vs Wave Top
Misty Isle and Wave Top come from the same Behr collection. Misty Isle reads as blue-green, while Wave Top reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 70 for Misty Isle vs 60 for Wave Top — means Misty Isle will open up a space more effectively. Where Misty Isle leans green, Wave Top reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misty Isle vs Wave Top in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Misty Isle and Wave Top are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Misty Isle returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Misty Isle vs Wave Top Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Isle on one side and Wave Top on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.