Waving Waters 134-4DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8DCDD8, 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.
Ref. #8DCDD8 · 134-4DB
Waving Waters
54%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Waving Waters Technical Profile
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Waving Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Waving Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWaving Waters
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWinter Chill
Winter Chill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rhythm and Blues
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sky Watch
Behr
Nearly identical
Thunder River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sea Faring Clear Blue
PPG
Very similar
Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
Very similar
Playful Pool
Valspar
Very similar
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Waving Waters
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Waving Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waving Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waving Waters are Winter Chill by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cloudless by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rhythm and Blues by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Waving Waters's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.