Dolphin Blue S470-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #74B5BC, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Oasis from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74B5BC · S470-4
Dolphin Blue
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dolphin Blue Technical Profile
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Dolphin Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dolphin Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDolphin Blue
Nearly identical
KilzWater Oasis
Water Oasis
Kilz
Nearly identical
Well Water
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wet Surfboard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Castaway
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sea of Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Reflecting Pool
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Turquoise Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dolphin Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dolphin Blue
#74B5BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8495AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dolphin Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dolphin Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dolphin Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dolphin Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dolphin Blue have?
Dolphin Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dolphin Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dolphin Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dolphin Blue are Water Oasis by Kilz (a near-identical match), Well Water by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wet Surfboard by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dolphin Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dolphin Blue?
Dolphin Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dolphin Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.