Make Waves is a serene, muted greenish-blue that does what its name promises: it shifts and flows as light changes, bringing different undertones to the surface throughout the day. The cool undertone gives it a grayish, sophisticated quality that separates it from vivid teals, while still holding enough blue-green character to feel calm and ocean-adjacent. Reviewers describe it as bold while also being relaxing and balanced, which is exactly the kind of paradox a nuanced, muted blue-green at this depth creates.

At an LRV of 31, Make Waves reads as a genuine medium-deep color that absorbs light and creates a rich, serene atmosphere. In bright, natural daylight the blue-green comes forward with nuance and clarity. In lower or warmer light it deepens and reads moodier, with the gray quality more prominent. One reviewer covered a charcoal gray bathroom wall in a single coat and called the color calming and lovely. The shift between light sources is part of the character, and it's what gives Make Waves a sophisticated, layered quality that lighter blue-greens don't carry.

The cool base pairs cleanly with crisp whites on trim and ceilings, simple warm neutrals, and natural wood for a grounded, balanced palette. Snow Day or Timeless on trim keeps the palette clean. Make Waves works in bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, and accent applications on furniture and cabinetry where a muted, sophisticated blue-green is the goal. For something lighter and more airy in the same family, Headspace reads at LRV 60 with a more vivid spa quality. For a more saturated, true teal, Keep It Teal goes deeper.

Best for: Bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, accent furniture and trim

Pairs best with: Snow Day (crisp white trim), Timeless (off-white trim), All The Sage (sage green complement), On Point (warm neutral contrast)

Color family: Blue-green (muted/grayish)

Undertone detail: Cool; creates a grayish, sophisticated quality that keeps the blue-green nuanced and serene rather than vivid or tropical. Undertones shift noticeably with the light source

LRV interpretation: 31, a medium-deep value that absorbs light and shifts undertones as lighting changes. More blue-green in bright daylight, grayer and moodier in warm or low light

Lighting guidance: Natural daylight: blue-green reads clear and nuanced. Warm or low light: deepens and reads grayer and more moody. The shift between sources is part of the color's character

Finish recommendation: Eggshell for walls; Semi-Gloss for trim, doors, and furniture surfaces for clean, dimensional contrast

Complementary Clare colors: Snow Day, Timeless, All The Sage, Headspace, Cloud Watching