Dreamstress 8003-44A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D6E4EA, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Bluette from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6E4EA · 8003-44A
Dreamstress
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dreamstress Technical Profile
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Dreamstress in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dreamstress in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDreamstress
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSweet Bluette
Sweet Bluette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Snow Shadow Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Bird Bath Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lake Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Humid Weather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dreamy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Era
Behr
Nearly identical
Iceberg
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dreamstress
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dreamstress
#D6E4EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dreamstress
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dreamstress 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 Dreamstress.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dreamstress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dreamstress have?
Dreamstress by Valspar has a neutral 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 Dreamstress in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dreamstress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dreamstress are Sweet Bluette by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Snow Shadow Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Bird Bath Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dreamstress'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 Dreamstress?
Dreamstress has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dreamstress's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.