Ocean Dream 1042-3 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D4DDE2, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Pool from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D4DDE2 · 1042-3
Ocean Dream
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ocean Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4DDE2
RGB212, 221, 226
Estimated LRV71.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Ocean Dream
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mystic Pool
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#D5DDE2
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Ghost Ship
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#D5DDE1
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Clear to See
Vista Paint
#D0DADE
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Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E1E5
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Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
#D7DEE4
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Waterloo
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DFE3
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Beacon Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CED8DF
Close digital match
Nuance
Hirshfield's
#D2DDE0
Close digital match
Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Sizing
Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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Colors That Work With Ocean Dream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ocean Dream
#D4DDE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ocean Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ocean 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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Ocean Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ocean Dream have?
Ocean Dream by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Ocean Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ocean Dream are Mystic Pool by Behr (a close digital match), Ghost Ship by Valspar (a close digital match), Wisteria Snow by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ocean 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 Ocean Dream?
Ocean Dream has a estimated lightness value of 71.2, 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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