BLUES

Wish

#B6BCDF

RGB 182, 188, 223 · HSL 231°, 39%, 79% · CMYK 18, 16, 0, 13

Wish is #B6BCDF in HEX — rgb(182, 188, 223), hsl(231°, 39%, 79%), cmyk(18%, 16%, 0%, 13%).

Wish pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 231°, 39%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#B6BCDF

RGB182, 188, 223

HSL231°, 39%, 79%

HSV231°, 18%, 87%

CMYK18, 16, 0, 13

Decimal11975903

CSS RGBrgb(182, 188, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 39%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wish S42G2

ΔE 0.7 · #B6BDDF

Vista Paint

Spoiled Rotten C-1267

ΔE 1.6 · #B6BCE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Spoiled Rotten 1268

ΔE 2 · #B6BFE5

Behr

Virtuous Violet BIC-07

ΔE 2 · #B7B9DE

PPG

Lilac Sachet 1245-4

ΔE 3.3 · #ABB6D7

Valspar

Ticklish 4004-7C

ΔE 3.4 · #AAB9DD

Kilz

Periwinkle Bloom RB170-02

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BAD7

Benjamin Moore

Oriental 1418

ΔE 4 · #B5BEDA

Dunn-Edwards

Larkspur Bud DE5905

ΔE 4 · #B7C0EA

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 4.4 · #A7B2D4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.9 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 9.2 · #BCCEE6

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 9.7 · #9FC1DF

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 11.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 13.6 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 17.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6BCDF

#DED8B5

Analogous

#B5D0DE

#B6BCDF

#C3B5DE

Triadic

#B6BCDF

#DEB5BB

#BBDEB5

Split-Complementary

#B6BCDF

#DEC3B5

#D0DEB5

Tetradic

#B6BCDF

#DEB5D0

#DED8B5

#B5DEC3

Monochromatic

#4C5BAE

#7F8AC7

#B6BCDF

#EAECF6

#EDEFF7

Rectangle

#B6BCDF

#D8B5DE

#DED8B5

#BBDEB5

Compound

#B6BCDF

#C3B5DE

#DED8B5

#D0DEB5

Variations

Lighter

#C3C8E5

#D4D7EA

#E7E9F1

Darker

#7B86C8

#3F4E9E

#242C5D

Saturation

#C3C5D0

#B5BBDE

#A4AFEF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6BCDF

#B3BEE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6BCDF

#BBBBDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6BCDF

#B3C2BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Wish lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#C8BAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6BCDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5BFE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7BF8F

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 · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

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: #B6BCDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6BCDF;

CSS Variable

--color-wish: #B6BCDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wish': '#B6BCDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6BCDF] text-[#B6BCDF]

SCSS

$wish: #B6BCDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6BCDF?

#B6BCDF is Wish, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B6BCDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wish?

Wish works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Wish?

Wish pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wish?

You can download Wish 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 Wish?

The hex code is #B6BCDF. In RGB it's 182, 188, 223, and in HSL it's 231°, 39%, 79%.

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