Waving Waters 134-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8DCDD8, estimated LRV 54 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Chill from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #8DCDD8 · 134-4DB
Waving Waters
54%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Waving Waters Technical Profile
HEX Code#8DCDD8
RGB141, 205, 216
Estimated LRV54.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Waving Waters
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Winter Chill
Dunn-Edwards
#8ECED8
Close digital match
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
#8FD0DD
Close digital match
Rhythm and Blues
Benjamin Moore
#8BD1DC
Close digital match
Sky Watch
Behr
#89CFD8
Close digital match
Thunder River
Kilz
#89C8D6
Close digital match
Sea Faring Clear Blue
PPG
#94D3E1
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#8ACDDE
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#8AC9CF
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#94D8E2
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#9CC7C4
Visible digital difference
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RAL
#84C3BE
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Waving Waters
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waving Waters
#8DCDD8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B90B7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waving Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waving Waters 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
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Waving Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waving Waters have?
Waving Waters by Dutch Boy has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Waving Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waving Waters are Winter Chill by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cloudless by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rhythm and Blues by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Waving Waters'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 Waving Waters?
Waving Waters has a estimated lightness value of 54.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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