"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" 8001-40A is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C5E2EB, LRV 72 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harborside Sky from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5E2EB · 8001-40A
"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"
72%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" Technical Profile
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"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Valspar"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"
Nearly identical
PPGHarborside Sky
Harborside Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Front Porch Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Azul Cielito Lindo
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Allure
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Clouds
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frosty Day
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"
#C5E2EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8BB7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" 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
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"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" have?
"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" in your own space before committing.
What colors match "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" are Harborside Sky by PPG (a near-identical match), Soar by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Front Porch Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"'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 "Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming"?
"Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming" has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.3, 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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