ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dreamy (1425) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 36. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 35.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9AA1B9 |
| RGB | 154, 161, 185 |
| HSL | 226°, 18%, 66% |
About Dreamy
Dreamy (1425) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 36, Dreamy absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Dreamy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Blue Pearl (CC-890), it's warmer and more muted.
How Dreamy changes with the light
Dreamy has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Dreamy has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Dreamy will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dreamy close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dreamy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dreamy in real homes
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Dreamy equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Lulworth Blue (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Calming Space (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dreamy questions
What undertone does Dreamy have?
Dreamy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dreamy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dreamy a light or dark color?
Dreamy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Dreamy absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Dreamy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (closest available, ΔE 8.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dreamy?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dreamy's undertone.
Where does Dreamy work best?
Dreamy works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 36, Dreamy absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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