Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gothic Amethyst |
| SKU | PPG1046-5 |
| Hex | #A38C93 |
| RGB | 163, 140, 147 |
| HSL | 342°, 11%, 59% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Gothic Amethyst
Gothic Amethyst sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gothic Amethyst within PPG / 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 #A38C93 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). 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 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). 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 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) 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 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Amethyst without repainting risk. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
The closest 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 28 vs 29). If 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
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gothic Amethyst is Silvered Purple (446-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Handsome Plum (HGSW 3404) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Handsome Plum swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). 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 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Rodda has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Reimagined (R116) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reimagined swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gothic Amethyst
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gothic Amethyst. The nearest is Cut Heather (1303) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cut Heather swatch →