Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Moonlight Melody |
| SKU | 1179 |
| Hex | #AF73B0 |
| RGB | 175, 115, 176 |
| HSL | 299°, 28%, 57% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Kompozit Moonlight Melody
Moonlight Melody sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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 by brand
8 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.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Moonlight Melody 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 #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.
Kompozit 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 Kompozit 1179 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Moonlight Melody without repainting risk. See the full Degas Pink 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 26.7 vs 25) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orchid Petals 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 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Pride 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 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Moonlight Melody without repainting risk. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Moonlight Melody
The closest Hirshfield's 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 lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Moonlight Melody and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →