California Dreaming 380D-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBCF4B, LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavish Lime from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBCF4B · 380D-5
California Dreaming
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
California Dreaming Technical Profile
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California Dreaming in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to California Dreaming in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCalifornia Dreaming
Very similar
ValsparLavish Lime
Lavish Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Citrus Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gone Giddy
PPG
Very similar
Sun Bright
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lemon Grove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Zingy!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Very similar
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With California Dreaming
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
California Dreaming
#DBCF4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for California Dreaming
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
California Dreaming 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 California Dreaming.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
California Dreaming — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does California Dreaming have?
California Dreaming by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample California Dreaming in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Dreaming from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Dreaming are Lavish Lime by Valspar (a very close match), Ivory by RAL (a very close match), Citrus Spice by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting California Dreaming'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 California Dreaming?
California Dreaming has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why California Dreaming's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.