California Dreaming 380D-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBCF4B, estimated 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.
Behr · #DBCF4B · 380D-5
California Dreaming
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
California Dreaming Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBCF4B
RGB219, 207, 75
Estimated LRV60.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With California Dreaming
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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