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Daydream

54%LRV Value
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Daydream 6541 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BDC3CD, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misted Mountain from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Daydream Technical Profile

HEX Code#BDC3CD
RGB189, 195, 205
LRV54.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Daydream in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Daydream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsDaydream
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMisted Mountain

Misted Mountain

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Faded Denim

PPG

Nearly identical

Paparazzi Flash

Behr

Nearly identical

Foghorn

Valspar

Nearly identical

Instinct

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Silver Springs

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Kecia

Vista Paint

Very similar

Silver Falls

Kilz

Very similar

Savoy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Daydream

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Daydream

#BDC3CD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8A85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Daydream

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nautical Gray

Complement

Worldly Gray

Daydream Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Plummy

Pop

Forget‐Me‐Not

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Needlepoint Navy

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Brevity Brown

Pop

Different Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Honest Blue

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Copen Blue

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Fortitude

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Shallot Bulb

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All About Olive

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Film Fest

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#93877C

Daydream — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Daydream have?
Daydream by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Daydream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Daydream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daydream are Misted Mountain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Faded Denim by PPG (a near-identical match), Antique Silver by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Daydream'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 Daydream?
Daydream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.3, 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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