Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Amethyst Show |
| SKU | DE5990 |
| Hex | #BD97CF |
| RGB | 189, 151, 207 |
| HSL | 281°, 37%, 70% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Amethyst Show
Amethyst Show sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Amethyst Show 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
9 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Amethyst Show within Dunn-Edwards'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 #BD97CF in HSL space. Pair Amethyst Show 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.
Dunn-Edwards Amethyst Show Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amethyst Show 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5990 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Amethyst Show
Behr has no exact twin of Amethyst Show. The nearest is Decanting (S120-4) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Decanting swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amethyst Show
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Amethyst Show. The nearest is Mighty Aphrodite (1397) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mighty Aphrodite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amethyst Show
At Valspar, the closest color to Amethyst Show is Purple Gala (4002-10A) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.1 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Gala swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amethyst Show
Glidden's nearest match is Confetti Purple (40RB 36/264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Amethyst Show without repainting risk. See the full Confetti Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amethyst Show
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Amethyst Show. The nearest is Glitzy Glam (145-4DB) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glitzy Glam swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amethyst Show
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Amethyst Show is Rose Souvenir (1178) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Souvenir swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amethyst Show
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Amethyst Show is Rose Souvenir (1178) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Souvenir swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amethyst Show
At Kompozit, the closest color to Amethyst Show is Rose Souvenir (1178) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Souvenir swatch →