Drifting Dream 1240 is a purple paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CBBAE0, 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.
Ref. #CBBAE0 · 1240
Drifting Dream
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Drifting Dream Technical Profile
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Drifting Dream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Drifting Dream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintDrifting Dream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDrifting Dream
Drifting Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Queens Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
York Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lilac Bouquet
PPG
Very similar
Purple Hibiscus
Valspar
Very similar
Amethyst Cream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Magical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
February Amethyst
Kilz
Very similar
Lovely Lauren
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Drifting Dream
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Drifting Dream.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Drifting Dream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Drifting Dream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drifting Dream are Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Queens Violet by Behr (a near-identical match), York Plum by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Drifting Dream's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.