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Kompozit Heather Feather1198 · #C3ADC5 · LRV 46

Heather Feather reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 1198 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT HEATHER FEATHER
RGB 195, 173, 197LRV 46

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameHeather Feather
SKU1198
Hex#C3ADC5
RGB195, 173, 197
HSL295°, 17%, 73%
LRV46
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About Kompozit Heather Feather

Heather Feather sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.

Heather Feather 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

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.03
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6973 · #CAB2D2 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 49
SW 6836 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 42
SW 6829 · #C0AFD0 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 46

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.69
All purple at Behr →
130E-3 · #C8ABBB · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 45
690F-4 · #B8ABC8 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 43
HDC-SP14-12 · #B8ACBD · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 43
140E-3 · #C9A6BA · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 43

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2072-50 · #BDABC2 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 44
1376 · #CCAEC5 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 47
2073-50 · #CCACCA · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All purple at Valspar →
V075-3 · #BDABC1 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 44
1001-6A · #B9AECC · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 45
V077-3 · #C9ABB9 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 45.1
V039-3 · #CDA8BE · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 44.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1177-4 · #C2ADC2 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 45
PPG1176-4 · #C2B0C8 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 47
PPG1249-4 · #C8AFCF · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.02
All purple at Glidden →
50RB 45/122 · #C1AEC5 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 45
PPG1177-4 · #C2AEC3 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 46
PPG1176-4 · #C2B1C8 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 47
PPG1249-4 · #C9AFD0 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.95
All purple at Dutch Boy →
145-3DB · #C7ABCB · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 46
346-4DB · #C1A8B8 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 43
245-3DB · #C0B3C4 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 48
HGSW 1435 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 42
HGSW 6836 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 42
HGSW 1425 · #C0AFD0 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 46
HGSW 6829 · #C0AFD0 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.92
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5961 · #C4B7D8 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 47

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.04
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1198 · #C5B0C6 · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 47
1225 · #BEABC2 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 44
1234 · #C1B1D0 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 47

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1198 · #C3ADC5 · ΔE 0 · LRV 47
1234 · #BEAECF · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 47
1219 · #C4ADB8 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 46

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Heather Feather within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1234 · LRV 46
1296 · LRV 47
1219 · LRV 45
1310 · LRV 46
1253 · LRV 46
1225 · LRV 42

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C3ADC5 in HSL space. Pair Heather Feather with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C3ADC5 + #AFC5AD
TRIADIC
#C3ADC5 · #C5C3AD · #ADC5C3
ANALOGOUS
#B7ADC5 · #C3ADC5 · #C5ADBB

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.08:1fail
Sample text on black
10.1:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit Heather Feather Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Heather Feather 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 1198 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heather Feather

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Heather Feather. The nearest is Magical (SW 6829) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Heather Feather

Behr has no exact twin of Heather Feather. The nearest is Rosy Tan (130E-3) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosy Tan swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Heather Feather

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Lavender Lipstick swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Heather Feather

Valspar's nearest match is Really Romantic (V075-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Really Romantic swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Heather Feather

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Heather Feather

Glidden's nearest match is Northern Light Purple (50RB 45/122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Northern Light Purple swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Heather Feather

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Heather Feather is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Birthday Wishes swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Heather Feather

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Heather Feather. The nearest is Magical (HGSW 1425) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magical swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Heather Feather

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Heather Feather without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Heather Feather

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Heather Feather is Heather Feather (1198). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Heather Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Feather swatch →

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