Daydreaming adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 87 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #F4F0E1 · DET678
Daydreaming
87%LRV Value
Daydreaming Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Daydreaming (DET678)? It's a very light warm yellow — hex #F4F0E1, LRV 87. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Daydreaming is Benjamin Moore White Dove — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint It’s A Cream and Behr Elegant White also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 87, Daydreaming reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Daydreaming reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Daydreaming
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
It’s A Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elegant White
Behr
Nearly identical
December Starlight
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Linwood Beach White
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Cotton Ball
Hirshfield's
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Split Banana
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Roman Column
Sherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Daydreaming
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daydreaming
#F4F0E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daydreaming
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daydreaming 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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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Daydreaming — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Daydreaming from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daydreaming are White Dove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), It’s A Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Elegant White by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Daydreaming's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Daydreaming?
Daydreaming has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Daydreaming depends on the room. Here's how to choose.