Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Moonlight Melody |
| SKU | 1179 |
| Hex | #AF73B0 |
| RGB | 175, 115, 176 |
| HSL | 299°, 28%, 57% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Moonlight Melody
Moonlight Melody sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Moonlight Melody within Hirshfield's'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 #AF73B0 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.
Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's 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 doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Lavish Lavender (SW 6975), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Behr's nearest match is Degas Pink (100D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Moonlight Melody without repainting risk. See the full Degas Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Purple Hyacinth (2073-40), is clearly different (ΔE 5.89). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. 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 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.7 vs 27) 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 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) 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 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) 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
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Moonlight Melody. The nearest is Orchid Petals (145-5DB) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Violet Royale (HGSW 1434), is clearly different (ΔE 7.82). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Violet Royale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Moonlight Melody. The nearest is Purple Pride (DE5991) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Pride 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 18.31). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum 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 11.69). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Moonlight Melody (1179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Moonlight Melody without repainting risk. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 20.12). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Reimagined 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 12.63). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Portuguese Dawn 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 21.5). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 19.55). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 25.56). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink 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 18.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Moonlight Melody — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 26.6). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1179 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Moonlight Melody is Moonlight Melody (1179). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Moonlight Melody and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →