Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gothic Amethyst |
| SKU | 670F-5 |
| Hex | #8085A2 |
| RGB | 128, 133, 162 |
| HSL | 231°, 15%, 57% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Gothic Amethyst
With an LRV of 24, Gothic Amethyst is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gothic Amethyst works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
5 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 blue from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gothic Amethyst within Behr'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 #8085A2 in HSL space. Pair Gothic Amethyst 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.
Behr Gothic Amethyst Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gothic Amethyst 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 Behr 670F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Queen's Wreath (1426), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Amethyst without repainting risk. See the full Queen's Wreath swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gothic Amethyst is Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Aura swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
At Glidden, the closest color to Gothic Amethyst is Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Aura swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Periwinks (240-5DB) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Periwinks swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gothic Amethyst is Blue Intrigue (DE5928) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Intrigue swatch →