Wishful Thinking 1112 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FCDADF, LRV 76 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Memories from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCDADF · 1112
Wishful Thinking
76%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Wishful Thinking in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wishful Thinking in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sWishful Thinking
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSweet Memories
Sweet Memories
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
First Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powder Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Possibly Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Lace
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oh So Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Impatiens Petal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pink Lemoncello
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wishful Thinking
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wishful Thinking
#FCDADF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CD8A65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wishful Thinking
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wishful Thinking Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
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More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wishful Thinking — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wishful Thinking have?
Wishful Thinking by Hirshfield's has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wishful Thinking in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wishful Thinking from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wishful Thinking are Sweet Memories by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), First Crush by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Powder Pink by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wishful Thinking's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wishful Thinking's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.