Fresh Take
1278 · #505B93 · LRV 11 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Fresh Take11
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Fresh Take, Really?
Fresh Take reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 1278 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Fresh Take
Fresh Take works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Fresh Take
With an LRV of 11, Fresh Take is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Fresh Take 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 1278 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Enchanted Evening640F-6 · Behr | 1.4 | 12 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bistro Blue1421 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 11 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple Frenzy4004-10C · Valspar | 1.7 | 10.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Crushed VelvetPPG1245-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.2 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Crushed VelvetPPG1245-7 · Glidden | 3.5 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Passion Purple142-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.2 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Fresh Take 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 #505B93 in HSL space. Pair Fresh Take with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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