Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Moonlight Melody |
| SKU | 1179 |
| Hex | #B278B2 |
| RGB | 178, 120, 178 |
| HSL | 300°, 27%, 58% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| 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 by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
At Glidden, the closest color to Moonlight Melody is Bell Heather (PPG1250-6) — very close at ΔE 3.36, 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Moonlight Melody (1179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Moonlight Melody without repainting risk. See the full Moonlight Melody 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 →