Midsummer's Dream 1151-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B4D0D9, LRV 60 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Bay Marina from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4D0D9 · 1151-3
Midsummer's Dream
60%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Midsummer's Dream Technical Profile
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Midsummer's Dream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midsummer's Dream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMidsummer's Dream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Bay Marina
Blue Bay Marina
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hatteras Haze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Shower
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crisp Collar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Stream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Resolute
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midsummer's Dream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midsummer's Dream
#B4D0D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midsummer's Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midsummer's 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
Similar PPG Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midsummer's Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midsummer's Dream have?
Midsummer's Dream by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Midsummer's Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midsummer's Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midsummer's Dream are Blue Bay Marina by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hatteras Haze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Shower by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midsummer's 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 Midsummer's Dream?
Midsummer's Dream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.8, 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 Midsummer's Dream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.