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Kompozit Sunset Serenade1236 · #594265 · LRV 7

Sunset Serenade reads as a cool violet tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 1236 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT SUNSET SERENADE
RGB 89, 66, 101LRV 7

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameSunset Serenade
SKU1236
Hex#594265
RGB89, 66, 101
HSL279°, 21%, 33%
LRV7
Undertonecool violet tone
FamilyPurple
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About Kompozit Sunset Serenade

At LRV 7, Sunset Serenade is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Sunset Serenade earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. 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 3.95
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6839 · #5D395F · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 6
SW 6832 · #624977 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 9

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All purple at Behr →
S110-7 · #5C4468 · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 7
S100-7 · #4B4162 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 6
690F-7 · #4E4562 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 7

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
1386 · #5B435D · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 7
2071-20 · #523C68 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 6

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All purple at Valspar →
1001-3A · #5A466B · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 7.7
8002-48G · #503F5B · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 6
M237 · #5F4273 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 7.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1177-7 · #5F4561 · ΔE 3 · LRV 8
PPG1174-7 · #4E4261 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 6
PPG1178-7 · #654061 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 7

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All purple at Glidden →
43RB 07/249 · #5D426A · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 7
PPG1177-7 · #5F4561 · ΔE 3 · LRV 8
PPG1174-7 · #4E4260 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 6
PPG1178-7 · #654161 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 7

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.37
All purple at Dutch Boy →
244-7DB · #614777 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 8
HGSW 1431 · #5D395F · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 6
HGSW 6839 · #5D395F · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 6

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5986 · #61496E · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 8
DEA143 · #643E65 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 7
DE5965 · #524765 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 7

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1187 · #654466 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 8
1236 · #624C6C · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 9
1257 · #584C71 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 8

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1236 · #594265 · ΔE 0 · LRV 9
1194 · #62416D · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 9
1201 · #594158 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 9
1299 · #58475E · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 10

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

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

1299 · LRV 7
1201 · LRV 7
1194 · LRV 7
1250 · LRV 7
1208 · LRV 7
1257 · LRV 6

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #594265 in HSL space. Pair Sunset Serenade with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#594265 + #4E6542
TRIADIC
#594265 · #655942 · #426559
ANALOGOUS
#474265 · #594265 · #654260

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.78:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.39:1fail

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

Kompozit Sunset Serenade Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Sunset Serenade 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 1236 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Kimono Violet (SW 6839) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kimono Violet swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

The closest Behr equivalent of Sunset Serenade is Exotic Eggplant (S110-7). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Behr is your counter, order Exotic Eggplant and you'll get the same color. See the full Exotic Eggplant swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sunset Serenade is Taro (1386) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taro swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

Valspar's nearest match is Velvet Beret (1001-3A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7.7 vs 7) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Serenade without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Beret swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sunset Serenade is Pansy Petal (PPG1177-7) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pansy Petal swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

Glidden's nearest match is Royal Iris (43RB 07/249), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Sunset Serenade without repainting risk. See the full Royal Iris swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Aster Purple (244-7DB) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aster Purple swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Anthology (HGSW 1431) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anthology swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sunset Serenade. The nearest is Roman Purple (DE5965) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Purple swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sunset Serenade is Joyous Song (1187) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Joyous Song swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sunset Serenade

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sunset Serenade is Sunset Serenade (1236). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sunset Serenade and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunset Serenade swatch →

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