Waterfall HDC-CT-16B is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CFDFE4, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Surf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFDFE4 · HDC-CT-16B
Waterfall
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Waterfall Technical Profile
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Waterfall in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Waterfall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWaterfall
Nearly identical
PPGTropical Surf
Tropical Surf
PPG
Nearly identical
Cashmere Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Polar Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cold as Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iceberg
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waterfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waterfall
#CFDFE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waterfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waterfall 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 Waterfall.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Waterfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waterfall have?
Waterfall by Behr has a neutral 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 Waterfall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waterfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waterfall are Tropical Surf by PPG (a near-identical match), High Sierra by PPG (a near-identical match), Cashmere Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waterfall'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 Waterfall?
Waterfall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Waterfall's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.