Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Gothic Amethyst |
| SKU | PPG1046-5 |
| Hex | #A38B93 |
| RGB | 163, 139, 147 |
| HSL | 340°, 12%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Gothic Amethyst
Gothic Amethyst sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Gothic Amethyst 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gothic Amethyst within Glidden'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 #A38B93 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.
Glidden 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 Glidden PPG1046-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Coquina (SW 9158) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coquina swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Behr has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Cameo Rose (PPU17-15) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cameo Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gothic Amethyst is Mulberry Wine (1251) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mulberry Wine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Valspar's nearest match is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Amethyst without repainting risk. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gothic Amethyst is Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gothic Amethyst and you'll get the same color. See the full Gothic Amethyst swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Silvered Purple (446-4DB) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silvered Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Handsome Plum (HGSW 3404), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Handsome Plum swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Ashen Plum (DE6396), is clearly different (ΔE 6.07). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Ashen Plum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 9.16). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), is clearly different (ΔE 6.52). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Fusion (C2-795), is clearly different (ΔE 12.4). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Fusion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 15.22). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 6.76). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 19.65). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gothic Amethyst — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 12.2). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1046-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →