Dreamy Cloud
What Dreamy Cloud Actually Looks Like
Dreamy Cloud reads as a very light, almost white gray with a whisper of purple or lavender in it. On most walls it will look like a clean, cool near-white, sitting noticeably closer to white than to any mid-tone gray. In bright daylight it can appear almost neutral white. In lower or north-facing light it pulls more visibly toward a soft lavender or blue-gray, reminding you that there is something cool and slightly purple underneath the surface.
Dreamy Cloud Undertones
The color carries a cool violet-to-lavender undertone. That purple quality is subtle but real, and it is most visible in artificial warm light, where the cool tones become more apparent by contrast, and in low natural light, where the gray deepens slightly and the lavender note comes forward. In strong direct sun it can flatten out toward a plain pale gray or near-white.
Where Dreamy Cloud Works Best
Dreamy Cloud works well in rooms where you want a soft, airy feeling without committing to a stark white. Bedrooms and sitting rooms are natural fits because the cool undertone reads as calm and restful. It also works well in hallways where you want a livelier alternative to a flat white without introducing obvious color. Because the violet undertone can shift meaningfully with light, check a large sample in your actual room before committing, especially in rooms with warm incandescent bulbs, which can push the lavender quality in unexpected directions.
Where to put Dreamy Cloud
In a bedroom Dreamy Cloud creates a restful, low-energy atmosphere. The cool lavender undertone keeps the room feeling calm rather than cold, and it works particularly well with linen bedding, natural wood furniture, and soft brass or pewter hardware.
On living room walls it reads as a sophisticated near-white with just enough personality to avoid feeling flat. Pair it with upholstery in warm neutrals or dusty muted tones so the slightly cool base does not make the room feel chilly.
Hallways with limited natural light will show more of the lavender-gray quality in this paint, giving a narrow space a soft, finished look. Keep trim in a crisp cool white to let the wall color read clearly.
In a home office the cool undertone can feel focused and undistracting. If your office has warm artificial lighting, sample the color first since incandescent bulbs can bring out the violet note more strongly than you might expect.
What to Pair With Dreamy Cloud
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for Dreamy Cloud. Generally, this kind of cool gray-lavender near-white pairs well with soft whites that share a cool or slightly blue base, warm wood tones that give it grounding contrast, and muted dusty purples or blue-grays that echo its undertone without overwhelming it.
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Colors that clash with Dreamy Cloud
Dreamy Cloud has a cool violet base. Flooring or large furniture pieces with strong orange or golden-yellow undertones will fight the wall color visually, making both look muddier or more artificial.
A trim color with a pronounced cream or yellow undertone will look dingy next to the cool gray-lavender of Dreamy Cloud, and the wall color itself may look more purple by comparison than you intended.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore color code is 2117-70, the hex is #E5E3E7, and the LRV is 76.41, which places it firmly in the light range, close to white on the value scale.
Not obviously purple in most conditions. It reads as a cool near-white gray in bright or neutral light. The lavender quality becomes more noticeable in low or north-facing light and can also come forward under warm incandescent bulbs. Sample it on your actual wall before committing.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore paint lines, so you can get it in a range of sheens from flat to semi-gloss depending on the surface and room.
Eggshell is a solid choice for most walls because it offers a little reflectivity without highlighting imperfections. Flat or matte works well in low-traffic bedrooms and creates a softer, more even look. Avoid high-sheen finishes on walls unless you want the cool undertone amplified by reflected light.