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Wishing Star

#DAD8CA

RGB 218, 216, 202 · HSL 53°, 18%, 82% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 15

Wishing Star is #DAD8CA in HEX — rgb(218, 216, 202), hsl(53°, 18%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 15%).

Wishing Star pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 18%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DAD8CA

RGB218, 216, 202

HSL53°, 18%, 82%

HSV53°, 7%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 15

Decimal14342346

CSS RGBrgb(218, 216, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 18%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wishing Star K-918

Exact match

PPG

Veil Of Dusk 1029-2

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD8C9

Dulux

Pale Tendril Half S18A1H

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD9CB

Benjamin Moore

Early 1528

ΔE 0.8 · #DCD9CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 0.9 · #D9D6C7

Behr

Mocha Light BWC-24

ΔE 0.9 · #DADACC

Valspar

September Fog 6003-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #DEDACC

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.7 · #D9D9C8

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.7 · #DCD8C7

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 2.1 · #DAD7CD

Sherwin-Williams

Nonchalant White SW6161

ΔE 2.1 · #DEDDD1

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 2.6 · #DED8C6

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.7 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DAD8CA

#C9CBD9

Analogous

#D9CFC9

#DAD8CA

#D3D9C9

Triadic

#DAD8CA

#C9D9D7

#D7C9D9

Split-Complementary

#DAD8CA

#C9D3D9

#CFC9D9

Tetradic

#DAD8CA

#C9D9CF

#C9CBD9

#D9C9D3

Monochromatic

#9B956F

#BAB69C

#DAD8CA

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#DAD8CA

#CBD9C9

#C9CBD9

#D7C9D9

Compound

#DAD8CA

#D3D9C9

#C9CBD9

#CFC9D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1DFD4

#E8E7DF

#F1F0ED

Darker

#B8B497

#8A845C

#514E35

Saturation

#D4D3CF

#D9D7C9

#ECE6B6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD8CA

#DBD7CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD8CA

#D8D8CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD8CA

#DBD6D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wishing Star brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E3CFB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD8CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D4D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9EA3C5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DAD8CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD8CA;

CSS Variable

--color-wishing-star: #DAD8CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wishing-star': '#DAD8CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD8CA] text-[#DAD8CA]

SCSS

$wishing-star: #DAD8CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD8CA?

#DAD8CA is Wishing Star, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD8CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wishing Star?

Wishing Star works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Wishing Star?

Wishing Star pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. 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 #DAD8CA. In RGB it's 218, 216, 202, and in HSL it's 53°, 18%, 82%.

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