Drifting Dream 1240 is a purple paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CBBAE0, estimated LRV 53 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifting Dream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #CBBAE0 · 1240
Drifting Dream
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Drifting Dream Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBBAE0
RGB203, 186, 224
Estimated LRV53.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandVista Paint
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Drifting Dream
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Colors That Work With Drifting Dream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drifting Dream
#CBBAE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE82B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drifting Dream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drifting Dream 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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Drifting Dream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drifting Dream have?
Drifting Dream by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Drifting Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drifting Dream are Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Queens Violet by Behr (a close digital match), York Plum by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Drifting Dream'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 Drifting Dream?
Drifting Dream has a estimated lightness value of 53.2, 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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