Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Midsummer Dream |
| SKU | 690F-4 |
| Hex | #B8ABC8 |
| RGB | 184, 171, 200 |
| HSL | 267°, 21%, 73% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Midsummer Dream
Midsummer Dream sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Midsummer Dream is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Midsummer 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 #B8ABC8 in HSL space. Pair Midsummer 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 Midsummer Dream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Midsummer 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 690F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Magical (SW 6829) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Crocus (1404), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Midsummer Dream without repainting risk. See the full Crocus swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
Valspar's nearest match is Fancy Pansy (1001-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.6 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Midsummer Dream without repainting risk. See the full Fancy Pansy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Midsummer Dream. The nearest is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At Glidden, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Lilac Lattice (30RB 40/150) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Lattice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Purple Kiss (143-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Kiss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Magical (HGSW 1425) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magical swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Velour (1225) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velour swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Velour (1225) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velour swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Midsummer Dream
At Kompozit, the closest color to Midsummer Dream is Velour (1225) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velour swatch →