Sweet Dreams 1241-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9BC7EA, estimated LRV 54 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slumber from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9BC7EA · 1241-3
Sweet Dreams
54%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sweet Dreams Technical Profile
HEX Code#9BC7EA
RGB155, 199, 234
Estimated LRV53.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Slumber
Valspar
#98C8EA
Close digital match
Aerial View
Behr
#A0C7E3
Close digital match
Astral
Dunn-Edwards
#8EC2E7
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Make a Splash
Vista Paint
#98C2DF
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Faded Denim
Benjamin Moore
#98C4E0
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Hirshfield's
#A6D0EC
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Twinkle
Dutch Boy
#8DC0DF
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Sea Balm
Kilz
#ACCFE7
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Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
#9BC8DE
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Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Visible digital difference
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Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Sweet Dreams
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Dreams
#9BC7EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7176C1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Dreams
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Dreams 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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Sweet Dreams — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Dreams have?
Sweet Dreams by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Sweet Dreams from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Dreams are Slumber by Valspar (a close digital match), Dena's Delight by Valspar (a close digital match), Aerial View by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Dreams'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 Dreams?
Sweet Dreams has a estimated lightness value of 53.8, 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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Why Sweet Dreams's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.