Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Island Dream |
| SKU | MQ4-20 |
| Hex | #0099A1 |
| RGB | 0, 153, 161 |
| HSL | 183°, 100%, 32% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Island Dream
Island Dream sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Island Dream is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Island Dream within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #0099A1 in HSL space. Pair Island Dream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Island Dream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Island Dream from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ4-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Island Dream
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Island Dream. The nearest is Biscay (SW 6940) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Island Dream
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is San Jose Blue (741), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Island Dream without repainting risk. See the full San Jose Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Island Dream
The closest Valspar equivalent of Island Dream is Blue Bolero (P066). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.5 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Bolero and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Bolero swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Island Dream
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Island Dream without repainting risk. See the full Riviera Paradise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Island Dream
Glidden's nearest match is Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Island Dream without repainting risk. See the full Riviera Paradise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Island Dream
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Island Dream is Balinese Retreat (DEFD44) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balinese Retreat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Island Dream
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Island Dream is Pleasant Stream (0682) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Island Dream
At Kompozit, the closest color to Island Dream is Pleasant Stream (0682) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pleasant Stream swatch →