Lavender Dreams 142-3DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D3D4E6, LRV 67 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rain Shimmer from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3D4E6 · 142-3DB
Lavender Dreams
67%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lavender Dreams Technical Profile
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Lavender Dreams in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lavender Dreams in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyLavender Dreams
Nearly identical
KilzRain Shimmer
Rain Shimmer
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lavender Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hailstorm
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lavender Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Essence
Behr
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavender Cloud
PPG
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lavender Dreams
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lavender Dreams
#D3D4E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lavender Dreams
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lavender Dreams 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Lavender Dreams.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lavender Dreams — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lavender Dreams have?
Lavender Dreams by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lavender Dreams in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lavender Dreams from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lavender Dreams are Rain Shimmer by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lavender Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hailstorm by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lavender Dreams'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 Lavender Dreams?
Lavender Dreams has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lavender Dreams's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.