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Ref. #9B858E · PPU17-14

Dream Sunset

26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Dream Sunset PPU17-14 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9B858E, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosabella from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dream Sunset Technical Profile

HEX Code#9B858E
RGB155, 133, 142
LRV25.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Dream Sunset in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dream Sunset in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrDream Sunset
Very similar
Vista PaintRosabella

Rosabella

Vista Paint

Very similar

Gothic Amethyst

PPG

Very similar

Frozen in Time

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sunrise Over Tahiti

Valspar

Very similar

Plumville

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Ruby Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Iced Orchid

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Panached Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Plum Notion

Kilz

Very similar

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dream Sunset

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dream Sunset

#9B858E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8885

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dream Sunset

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dream Sunset

Complement

Calming Green Waters

Dream Sunset Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sensuous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mossy Cavern

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mirage Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Heather Field

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Rapids

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#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

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#BEC0C2

Frosted Olive

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#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

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#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Dream Sunset — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dream Sunset have?
Dream Sunset by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dream Sunset in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dream Sunset from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dream Sunset are Rosabella by Vista Paint (a very close match), Gothic Amethyst by PPG (a very close match), Frozen in Time by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dream Sunset'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 Dream Sunset?
Dream Sunset has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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