Ref. #DAD8CA · K-918
Wishing Star
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wishing Star Technical Profile
What color is Wishing Star? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #DAD8CA. Colors similar to Wishing Star include PPG Veil Of Dusk, Benjamin Moore Early Morning Mist, Hirshfield's Poseidon's Beard. Wishing Star has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Wishing Star sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Wishing Star pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Wishing Star
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Veil Of Dusk
PPG
Nearly identical
Early Morning Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Poseidon's Beard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Splendor
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mocha Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Oat Milk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Limestone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wishing Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wishing Star
#DAD8CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wishing Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wishing Star 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Wishing Star.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wishing Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wishing Star have?
Wishing Star by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Wishing Star from other brands?
The closest matches are Veil Of Dusk by PPG (#DAD8C9), Early Morning Mist by Benjamin Moore (#DCD9CA), Poseidon's Beard by Hirshfield's (#D9D6C7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wishing Star?
Wishing Star has an LRV of 68.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wishing Star's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.