Sweet Dream 212-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F5DEAF, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banana Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #F5DEAF · 212-2DB
Sweet Dream
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5DEAF
RGB245, 222, 175
Estimated LRV74.8
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Sweet Dream
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Banana Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F5DEAF
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Dusty Yellow
PPG
#F5DEAE
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Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
#F7DFAF
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Drop Of Gold
Kilz
#F3DBAC
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Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore
#F2DCAB
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Shoreline
Valspar
#F8DEB0
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Shortcake
Hirshfield's
#EEDAAC
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Shortcake
Vista Paint
#EEDAAA
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Clam Chowder
Behr
#F5DAAC
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Grain .02
Colorhouse
#F4DEA8
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Sweet Dream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Dream
#F5DEAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C969
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Dream have?
Sweet Dream by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sweet Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Dream are Banana Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dusty Yellow by PPG (a close digital match), Pasta by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Dream?
Sweet Dream has a estimated lightness value of 74.8, 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.
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