Amethyst Ice
8001-1G · #734682 · LRV 10 — cool violet tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Amethyst Ice10
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Amethyst Ice, Really?
Amethyst Ice reads as a cool violet tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar 8001-1G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Amethyst Ice
Amethyst Ice works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Amethyst Ice
With an LRV of 10, Amethyst Ice is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Amethyst Ice are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8001-1G directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Gutsy GrapeSW 6980 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 11 | Color page → |
| Behr | Rose Garland100D-6 · Behr | 4.6 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Mystical Grape2071-30 · Benjamin Moore | 4.3 | 12 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Perfectly PurplePPG1176-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Regal Purple56RB 09/302 · Glidden | 3.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Delightful Violet245-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.2 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Amethyst Ice within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #734682 in HSL space. Pair Amethyst Ice with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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