Altar of Heaven
1264 · #4D4C80 · LRV 8 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Altar of Heaven8
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Altar of Heaven, Really?
Altar of Heaven reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1264 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Altar of Heaven
Altar of Heaven earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Altar of Heaven
At LRV 8, Altar of Heaven is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Altar of Heaven are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Kompozit 1264 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Fully PurpleSW 6983 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Behr | Boudoir BlueMQ5-48 · Behr | 3.5 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Scandinavian Blue2068-30 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Karmic Grape4002-8C · Valspar | 4.3 | 9.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Roman VioletPPG1170-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Roman VioletPPG1170-7 · Glidden | 2.2 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Altar of Heaven within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #4D4C80 in HSL space. Pair Altar of Heaven with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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