Wish Upon A Star

Technical Profile

What color is Wish Upon A Star? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #447F8A. Colors similar to Wish Upon A Star include Vista Paint Wish Upon a Star, MPC Fiord Blue, Behr Heron. Comparing swatches side by side is the best way to spot the subtle differences that distinguish these close color relatives. Wish Upon A Star has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Understanding a color's undertone is key to avoiding combinations that clash — it often matters more than the surface color itself. Wish Upon A Star (#447F8A) by Hirshfield's is a medium blue paint color with a balanced saturation that feels natural and approachable. It delivers a versatile mid-tone depth that anchors a room without overwhelming it. On the temperature spectrum this shade carries a cool cast, lending calm and collected elegance. In its RGB breakdown, blue is the dominant channel, which gives it a subtle cool, atmospheric depth even under different lighting conditions. A Light Reflectance Value of 45 gives it moderate light reflection, striking a balance between brightness and depth. This mid-tone blue brings confidence and calm to home offices, accent walls, and kitchen islands. A satin or eggshell finish brings out the richness at this depth, and the slight sheen makes walls easier to maintain. For color coordination, Wish Upon A Star pairs beautifully with red tones for bold complementary contrast, or with neighboring blue and teal hues for a harmonious, flowing palette. Its cool (blue) undertone means trim and ceiling whites should lean neutral to avoid a jarring clash. If Hirshfield's is unavailable in your area, close cross-brand alternatives exist from Vista Paint, MPC, Behr and others. In terms of mood and atmosphere, Wish Upon A Star delivers a composed, professional calm often favored in contemporary and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Designers often reach for shades like this when the goal is to shape how a room feels, not just how it looks. This shade is a natural fit for nautical, classic traditional, and Hamptons-style interiors. As part of the Hirshfield's palette, Wish Upon A Star benefits from a curated selection of coordinating colors that the brand recommends for trim, accent, and ceiling pairings. As with any paint color, Wish Upon A Star can shift noticeably between natural daylight, warm incandescent, and cool LED lighting — testing a sample swatch on your wall under different conditions is always recommended. Mid-tone shades like this look best when balanced with a mix of textures — think leather seating, brushed brass hardware, woven wool, and raw-edge wood. You can order Wish Upon A Star (668) directly from Hirshfield's or through major paint retailers, and we recommend purchasing a peel-and-stick sample to preview it on your wall before buying gallons.