Making Waves 138-7DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #017CB2, LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glacier Lake from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #017CB2 · 138-7DB
Making Waves
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Making Waves Technical Profile
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Making Waves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Making Waves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMaking Waves
Nearly identical
BehrGlacier Lake
Glacier Lake
Behr
Nearly identical
North Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Cosmic Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Summer Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Danube
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Macaw
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wakeby beach
Vista Paint
Very similar
Biloxi Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Making Waves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Making Waves
#017CB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2F49B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Making Waves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Making Waves 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Making Waves.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Making Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Making Waves have?
Making Waves by Dutch Boy 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 Making Waves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Making Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Making Waves are Glacier Lake by Behr (a near-identical match), North Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Living Stream by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Making Waves'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 Making Waves?
Making Waves has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Making Waves's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.