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Kompozit Moonlight Melody1179 · #AF73B0 · LRV 25

Moonlight Melody reads as a cool violet tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 1179 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT MOONLIGHT MELODY
RGB 175, 115, 176LRV 25

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameMoonlight Melody
SKU1179
Hex#AF73B0
RGB175, 115, 176
HSL299°, 28%, 57%
LRV25
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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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 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All purple at Behr →
100D-4 · #AC6EAE · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 23
BIC-19 · #B577B3 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 26
P110-5A · #B576A7 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 26

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All purple at Valspar →
4001-10B · #AB7DB2 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 26.7
V002-2 · #BA7CB4 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 28.1
1003-3B · #A977A2 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 24.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1250-6 · #A575B0 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 24
PPG1251-6 · #AD6EA0 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 23

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.75
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1250-6 · #A475B1 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 24
PPG1251-6 · #AD6EA0 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 23
41RB 24/309 · #9F77B0 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 24

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All purple at Dutch Boy →
145-5DB · #A77AA9 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 25

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.69
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6005 · #B079A7 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 24
DE5991 · #A274B5 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 22
DE5984 · #9D7AAC · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 23

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1179 · #B278B2 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 26
1165 · #B571A6 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 24
1186 · #A57EAC · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 26

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1179 · #AF73B0 · ΔE 0 · LRV 27
1186 · #A379AA · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 26
1165 · #B26BA2 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 25

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The 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.

1165 · LRV 23
1186 · LRV 24
1171 · LRV 23
1151 · LRV 23
1193 · LRV 20
1206 · LRV 23

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AF73B0 + #74B073
TRIADIC
#AF73B0 · #B0AF73 · #73B0AF
ANALOGOUS
#9173B0 · #AF73B0 · #B07393

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.56:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.9:1AA

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 →

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