Dresden Dream 1155-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8EA7B9, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Skylights from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8EA7B9 · 1155-5
Dresden Dream
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dresden Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#8EA7B9
RGB142, 167, 185
Estimated LRV36.9
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Dresden Dream
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Skylights
Valspar
#8FA6B7
Close digital match
Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams
#8BA7BB
Close digital match
Windsurf
Behr
#90A9B9
Close digital match
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
#8AA2B4
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#8DA2B0
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#87A1B1
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#86A1B7
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Colors That Work With Dresden Dream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dresden Dream
#8EA7B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dresden Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dresden Dream Room Palettes
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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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Dresden Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dresden Dream have?
Dresden Dream by PPG 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 Dresden Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dresden Dream are Blue Skylights by Valspar (a close digital match), Notable Hue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Windsurf by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dresden 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 Dresden Dream?
Dresden Dream has a estimated lightness value of 36.9, 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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