NEUTRALS

Wishing Star

#604F5B

RGB 96, 79, 91 · HSL 318°, 10%, 34% · CMYK 0, 18, 5, 62

Wishing Star is #604F5B in HEX — rgb(96, 79, 91), hsl(318°, 10%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 5%, 62%).

Wishing Star pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 318°, 10%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#604F5B

RGB96, 79, 91

HSL318°, 10%, 34%

HSV318°, 18%, 38%

CMYK0, 18, 5, 62

Decimal6311771

CSS RGBrgb(96, 79, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 10%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wishing Star S45C7

Exact match

Valspar

Regal Plum 1002-7A

ΔE 1.7 · #64535F

Benjamin Moore

Camelot CC-4

ΔE 2.6 · #5E4D55

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 2.7 · #665261

Behr

Berry Wine UL100-23

ΔE 3.1 · #604C54

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 4 · #605258

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.2 · #564A52

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Perfect 1292

ΔE 5.8 · #514555

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 6.3 · #5E4B61

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.3 · #50414C

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 6.4 · #695C62

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.1 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8.2 · #4D3E45

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 10 · #474A51

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.3 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#604F5B

#4E5F53

Analogous

#5C4E5F

#604F5B

#5F4E51

Triadic

#604F5B

#5A5F4E

#4E5A5F

Split-Complementary

#604F5B

#515F4E

#4E5F5C

Tetradic

#604F5B

#5F5C4E

#4E5F53

#4E515F

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D

#352C32

#604F5B

#897082

#AC9AA7

Rectangle

#604F5B

#5F534E

#4E5F53

#4E5A5F

Compound

#604F5B

#5F4E51

#4E5F53

#4E5F5C

Variations

Lighter

#846C7D

#A3919D

#C8C0C6

Darker

#4D3E48

#352A32

#1F191D

Saturation

#595458

#5F4E5A

#86276A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#604F5B

#55565B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#604F5B

#52525A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#604F5B

#5F5151

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wishing Star gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#87685F

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#604F5B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#756D84

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#375C42

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #604F5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #604F5B;

CSS Variable

--color-wishing-star: #604F5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wishing-star': '#604F5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#604F5B] text-[#604F5B]

SCSS

$wishing-star: #604F5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #604F5B?

#604F5B is Wishing Star, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #604F5B warm or cool?

Wishing Star reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wishing Star?

Wishing Star works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Wishing Star?

Wishing Star pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wishing Star?

You can download Wishing Star on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Wishing Star?

The hex code is #604F5B. In RGB it's 96, 79, 91, and in HSL it's 318°, 10%, 34%.

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