Muted Melody 660A-1 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEE6FB, LRV 79 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lingering Lilac from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEE6FB · 660A-1
Muted Melody
79%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Muted Melody Technical Profile
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Muted Melody in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muted Melody in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMuted Melody
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsLingering Lilac
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fancy Pansy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Misty Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Amethyst Ice
PPG
Very similar
Heart's Aflutter
Valspar
Very similar
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Spangle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muted Melody
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muted Melody
#EEE6FB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB6DC5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muted Melody
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muted Melody Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Muted Melody.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muted Melody — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muted Melody have?
Muted Melody by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Muted Melody in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muted Melody from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muted Melody are Lingering Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Sprout .07 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting Muted Melody's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Muted Melody?
Muted Melody has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Muted Melody's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.