Wish Upon a Star
Wish Upon a Star is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#4E828D
LRV
19.00
Wish Upon a Star's Color Strip
Wish Upon a Star is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blessed Blue and Frozen Stream. The strip spans from Falling Tears at the lightest end to Frozen Stream at the deepest. Strip 135 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Wish Upon a Star in Real Rooms
Wish Upon a Star has a medium LRV of 19 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Wish Upon a Star in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
The walls here show Wish Upon a Star in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Wish Upon a Star really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A bedroom painted in Wish Upon a Star — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Wish Upon a Star in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Wish Upon a Star does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
See Wish Upon a Star in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Wish Upon a Star in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
A foyer painted in Wish Upon a Star sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Wish Upon a Star's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Wish Upon a Star provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
This kitchen scene shows how Wish Upon a Star holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Wish Upon a Star creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
See how Wish Upon a Star holds up in a real living room setting.
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