Ref. #D5E8E3 · 5005-7A
Dancing Mist
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dancing Mist Technical Profile
What color is Dancing Mist? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D5E8E3. Colors similar to Dancing Mist include Hirshfield's Dillard's Blue, Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams, PPG Tropical Dream. Dancing Mist has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Dancing Mist reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Dancing Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
PPG
Nearly identical
Dillard's Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evaporation
Behr
Nearly identical
Misty Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dew Not Disturb
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dancing Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dancing Mist
#D5E8E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A4AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dancing Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dancing Mist 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Dancing Mist.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dancing Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dancing Mist have?
Dancing Mist by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Dancing Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Dillard's Blue by Hirshfield's (#D6E9E4), Sweet Dreams by Benjamin Moore (#D7E8E3), Tropical Dream by PPG (#D9EAE5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dancing Mist?
Dancing Mist has an LRV of 77.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dancing Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.