Wishful Blue

Wishful Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Wishful Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 219°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 72%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 88%. Hue is close to 219°. The hex value is #d8dde6. The RGB value is 216, 221, 230.

Wishful Blue has brightness around 72%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Wishful Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Wishful Blue is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.

Wishful Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.