Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Dreamcatcher |
| SKU | 640 |
| Hex | #9CC1B2 |
| RGB | 156, 193, 178 |
| HSL | 156°, 23%, 68% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
14 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Dreamcatcher Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dreamcatcher 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 Benjamin Moore 640 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dreamcatcher. The nearest is Hazel (SW 6471) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hazel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Behr's nearest match is Spring Stream (PPU12-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dreamcatcher without repainting risk. See the full Spring Stream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Valspar's nearest match is Scenic View (M303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dreamcatcher without repainting risk. See the full Scenic View swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Green Silk (PPG1139-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dreamcatcher without repainting risk. See the full Green Silk swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Glidden's nearest match is Green Silk (PPG1139-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dreamcatcher without repainting risk. See the full Green Silk swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dreamcatcher. The nearest is Country Faire (329-3DB) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Faire swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dreamcatcher. The nearest is Celadon Pottery (HGSW 2306) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celadon Pottery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dreamcatcher is Reeds (DE5647) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reeds swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dreamcatcher. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dreamcatcher is Catarina Green (0708) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catarina Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dreamcatcher is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dreamcatcher. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dreamcatcher
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dreamcatcher is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →