ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wishing Well (1389) is a mid-tone purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 51. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 51.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBB7D0 |
| RGB | 203, 183, 208 |
| HSL | 288°, 21%, 77% |
About Wishing Well
Wishing Well (1389) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 51, Wishing Well has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Wishing Well read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Lavender Lipstick (2072-50), it's lighter.
How Wishing Well changes with the light
Wishing Well has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Wishing Well has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Wishing Well will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Wishing Well close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Wishing Well looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wishing Well in real homes
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Wishing Well equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Rosy Outlook (ΔE 12.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.0
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.6
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 12.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wishing Well questions
What undertone does Wishing Well have?
Wishing Well has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wishing Well read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wishing Well a light or dark color?
Wishing Well has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Wishing Well has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Wishing Well in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 10.7); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (closest available, ΔE 10.0); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 10.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wishing Well?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wishing Well's undertone.
Where does Wishing Well work best?
Wishing Well works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 51, Wishing Well has visible color without darkening a room much.
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