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Valspar Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming
8001-40A · #C5E2EB · LRV ~72.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Surf's Up (~99% proximity)Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming (8001-40A) is a cool off-white from Valspar with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 72.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Surf's Up (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
72.3 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
8001-40A
HEX
#C5E2EB
RGB
197, 226, 235
HSL
194°, 49%, 85%
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Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming FAQ
What undertone does Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming have?
Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming is a cool off-white with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming?
Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 72.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming in other brands?
PPG: Surf's Up (PPG1236-3), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Soar (SW 6799), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soar (HGSW6799), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Surf's Up (PPG1236-3), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Allure (771), ~97% proximity; Behr: Winterscape (M480-2A), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Moon (DE5764), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming?
The HEX code of Pinch Me, I'm Dreaming (8001-40A) is #C5E2EB, RGB 197, 226, 235. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.