Dreamcatcher
640 · #9CC1B2 · LRV 48 — cool green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Adirondack Blue22
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Dreamcatcher48
- 4Ocean Boulevard53
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is Dreamcatcher, Really?
Dreamcatcher reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 640 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher 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.
How Lighting Changes Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Most complaints about Dreamcatcher are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 640 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | HazelSW 6471 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 50 | Color page → |
| Behr | Jade MountainM420-4 · Behr | 2.1 | 49 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Scenic ViewM303 · Valspar | 1.5 | 46.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Green SilkPPG1139-3 · PPG / Glidden | 1.8 | 49 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Green SilkPPG1139-3 · Glidden | 1.8 | 49 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Country Faire329-3DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 49 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Dreamcatcher within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9CC1B2 in HSL space. Pair Dreamcatcher with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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