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Dunn-Edwards Amethyst Show
DE5990 · #BD97CF · LRV 37.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Plum Perfect is a 91% matchAmethyst Show (DE5990) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 37.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Plum Perfect (91% match).
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LRV
37.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5990
HEX
#BD97CF
RGB
189, 151, 207
HSL
281°, 37%, 70%
Family
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Amethyst Show FAQ
What is the LRV of Amethyst Show?
Amethyst Show has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Amethyst Show in other brands?
PPG: Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5), 91%; Glidden: Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5), 90%; Valspar: Purple Gala (4002-10A), 87%; Benjamin Moore: Mighty Aphrodite (1397), 85%; Behr: Classic Bouquet (P570-4), 84%; Sherwin-Williams: Kismet (SW 6830), 80%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kismet (HGSW6830), 80%; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), 44%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Amethyst Show?
The HEX code of Amethyst Show (DE5990) is #BD97CF, RGB 189, 151, 207. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.