Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Moonlight Melody |
| SKU | 1179 |
| Hex | #B278B2 |
| RGB | 178, 120, 178 |
| HSL | 300°, 27%, 58% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Moonlight Melody
Moonlight Melody sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Moonlight Melody is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Moonlight Melody within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B278B2 in HSL space. Pair Moonlight Melody with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Diamond Vogel Moonlight Melody Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moonlight Melody from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1179 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
The closest Behr equivalent of Moonlight Melody is Berry Blush (BIC-19). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Behr is your counter, order Berry Blush and you'll get the same color. See the full Berry Blush swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Kompozit's nearest match is Moonlight Melody (1179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Moonlight Melody without repainting risk. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
At Valspar, the closest color to Moonlight Melody is Berries Galore (4001-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.7 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berries Galore swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Moonlight Melody is Victorian Violet (DE6005) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Moonlight Melody is Bell Heather (PPG1250-6) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bell Heather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Moonlight Melody is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Moonlight Melody. The nearest is Drama Violet (SW 6978) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Moonlight Melody. The nearest is Purple Hyacinth (2073-40) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Hyacinth swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Rangwali (NO. 296), is clearly different (ΔE 11.16). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1179 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Portuguese Dawn (C2-780), is clearly different (ΔE 12.11). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1179 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 17.98). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1179 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 19.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1179 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 20.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1179 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →