Hopeful Dream M540-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #94BBF4, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Innuendo from Hirshfield's (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #94BBF4 · M540-4
Hopeful Dream
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hopeful Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#94BBF4
RGB148, 187, 244
Estimated LRV39.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Innuendo
Hirshfield's
#9ABCE4
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#93B4E1
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#99C3F0
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Innuendo
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Colors That Work With Hopeful Dream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hopeful Dream
#94BBF4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7167CB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hopeful Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hopeful Dream 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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Hopeful Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hopeful Dream have?
Hopeful Dream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Hopeful Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hopeful Dream are Innuendo by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Summer Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sail to the Sea by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hopeful Dream'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 Hopeful Dream?
Hopeful Dream has a estimated lightness value of 39.0, 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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