Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Amorous |
| SKU | AF-600 |
| Hex | #958896 |
| RGB | 149, 136, 150 |
| HSL | 296°, 6%, 56% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Amorous
Amorous sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Amorous 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
12 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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Amorous 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 #958896 in HSL space. Pair Amorous 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 Amorous Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amorous 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 AF-600 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amorous
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amorous is Gentle Grape (SW 9074) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amorous
Behr has no exact twin of Amorous. The nearest is Contessa (UL250-6) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Contessa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amorous
The closest Valspar equivalent of Amorous is Plummy (V076-5). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Plummy and you'll get the same color. See the full Plummy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amorous
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Amorous without repainting risk. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amorous
At Glidden, the closest color to Amorous is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amorous
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Amorous. The nearest is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Great Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Amorous
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Amorous. The nearest is Pashmina Plum (JG-100) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amorous
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Amorous is Brassica (NO. 271) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brassica swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amorous
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Amorous is Iced Orchid (1304) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iced Orchid swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amorous
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amorous is Nightcap (C2-779) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightcap swatch →