Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Childish Wonder |
| SKU | 1261 |
| Hex | #A5A8D6 |
| RGB | 165, 168, 214 |
| HSL | 236°, 37%, 74% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Kompozit Childish Wonder
Childish Wonder sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Childish Wonder 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Childish Wonder within Kompozit'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 #A5A8D6 in HSL space. Pair Childish Wonder 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.
Kompozit Childish Wonder Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Childish Wonder 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 Kompozit 1261 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Behr has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Wild Thistle (630F-4) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Childish Wonder
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Childish Wonder is Victorian Trim (2068-50) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Trim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Childish Wonder
At Valspar, the closest color to Childish Wonder is Sassy Violet (4004-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.5 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassy Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Childish Wonder
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Puturple (PPG1248-5) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Puturple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Glidden has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Fresh Hyacinth (54BB 41/237) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Hyacinth swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Childish Wonder
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Childish Wonder. The nearest is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Childish Wonder
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Childish Wonder is Simply Violet (DE5941) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simply Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Childish Wonder
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Childish Wonder (1261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Childish Wonder without repainting risk. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Childish Wonder
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Childish Wonder is Childish Wonder (1261). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Childish Wonder and you'll get the same color. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →