Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Amethyst Sky |
| SKU | 1447 |
| Hex | #A39499 |
| RGB | 163, 148, 153 |
| HSL | 340°, 8%, 61% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky
Amethyst Sky sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Amethyst Sky is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Amethyst Sky within Benjamin Moore'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 #A39499 in HSL space. Pair Amethyst Sky 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.
Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amethyst Sky 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 Benjamin Moore 1447 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amethyst Sky is Auger Shell (SW 9159) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auger Shell swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
The closest Behr equivalent of Amethyst Sky is Heather Plume (PPU17-13). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Heather Plume and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Plume swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
At Valspar, the closest color to Amethyst Sky is Romantic Holiday (V076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.4 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romantic Holiday swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Amethyst Sky. The nearest is Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heliotrope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
Glidden has no exact twin of Amethyst Sky. The nearest is Heliotrope (PPG1015-5) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heliotrope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Amethyst Sky. The nearest is Pouty Purple (345-4DB) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pouty Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amethyst Sky is Woven Linen (HGSW 3424) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woven Linen swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Amethyst Sky. The nearest is Monsoon (DE6039) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monsoon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amethyst Sky
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Amethyst Sky. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →