Wistful Beige
At first glance, Wistful Beige belongs to the beige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 74, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#eaddd7LRV
74.00
Wistful Beige's Color Strip
Wistful Beige is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Irish Cream and Belle Of The Ball. The strip spans from Irish Cream at the lightest end to Bigfoot at the deepest. Strip PPG1061 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Wistful Beige in Rooms
Follow Wistful Beige from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
These 1 bathroom image show how Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The beige, pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Wistful Beige — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
The 1 bedroom image turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Wistful Beige
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1 Dining Room Photo
1 dining room image trace Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) through the room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions. The beige, pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Wistful Beige paint in a art deco dining room
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1 House Photo
The 1 house image turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Wistful Beige color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Home Office Photo
Across 1 home office image, Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) meets daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
PPG Wistful Beige in a mid century home office
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1 Front Door Photo
In a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, the most interesting quality of Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) may be the way it responds to hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim. The beige, pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
traditional front door featuring Wistful Beige by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) can change noticeably under doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Wistful Beige paint in a classy mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
The 1 kitchen image turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Wistful Beige — classy kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A mid century living room painted in Wistful Beige
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1 Patio Photo
Wistful Beige (PPG1061-2) can change noticeably under direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
minimalist patio featuring Wistful Beige by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 47, Wistful Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Wistful Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Lotus Petal the marginally brighter of the two.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 74), opening up a space where Wistful Beige encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Wistful Beige is a light, shaded, cosmetic beige with a sandy undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a soft, happy glow in a bedroom, nursery or bathroom. Pair it with deeper-toned woods, teal and blues.