Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dresden Dream |
| SKU | PPG1155-5 |
| Hex | #8EA7B9 |
| RGB | 142, 167, 185 |
| HSL | 205°, 23%, 64% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Dresden Dream
Dresden Dream sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Dresden Dream is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dresden Dream within Glidden'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 #8EA7B9 in HSL space. Pair Dresden 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.
Glidden Dresden Dream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dresden 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 Glidden PPG1155-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dresden Dream
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dresden Dream is Notable Hue (SW 6521). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Notable Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dresden Dream
Behr's nearest match is Windsurf (PPU14-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dresden Dream without repainting risk. See the full Windsurf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dresden Dream
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dresden Dream. The nearest is Harlequin Blue (830) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harlequin Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dresden Dream
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dresden Dream is New Toile (T611). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order New Toile and you'll get the same color. See the full New Toile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dresden Dream
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dresden Dream is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Dresden Dream and you'll get the same color. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dresden Dream
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dresden Dream. The nearest is Rapid Waters (339-4DB) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rapid Waters swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dresden Dream
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dresden Dream is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Notable Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dresden Dream
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dresden Dream is Winter Solstice (JG-89) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dresden Dream
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dresden Dream is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dresden Dream
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dresden Dream. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dresden Dream
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dresden Dream is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dresden Dream
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dresden Dream is Bewilder (C2-732) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dresden Dream
Clare has no exact twin of Dresden Dream. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dresden Dream
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dresden Dream is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →