Wishful Blue 6813 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D8DDE6, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Wood Aster from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DDE6 · 6813
Wishful Blue
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wishful Blue Technical Profile
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Wishful Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wishful Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWishful Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBlue Wood Aster
Blue Wood Aster
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Icy Waterfall
PPG
Nearly identical
Highland Winds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mirror Ball
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wishful Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wishful Blue
#D8DDE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wishful Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wishful Blue 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Wishful Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wishful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wishful Blue have?
Wishful Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wishful Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wishful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wishful Blue are Blue Wood Aster by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Icy Waterfall by PPG (a near-identical match), Irradiant Iris by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wishful Blue'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 Blue?
Wishful Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.0, 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 Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.