Dream Dust 1251-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBE2E8, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hosta Flower from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBE2E8 · 1251-1
Dream Dust
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dream Dust Technical Profile
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Dream Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dream Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDream Dust
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHosta Flower
Hosta Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Memories
Behr
Nearly identical
Hosta Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raspberry Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gossamer Curtains
Valspar
Nearly identical
Parisian Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Snow Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dream Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dream Dust
#EBE2E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dream Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dream Dust 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dream Dust.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dream Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dream Dust have?
Dream Dust by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dream Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dream Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dream Dust are Hosta Flower by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Memories by Behr (a near-identical match), Hosta Flower by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dream Dust'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 Dust?
Dream Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dream Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.