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Dunn-Edwards Amethyst Show

DE5990 · #BD97CF · LRV ~37.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Plum Perfect (~91% proximity)

Amethyst Show (DE5990) is a mid-tone purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 37.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Plum Perfect (~91% proximity).

Closest tone to Amethyst Show in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

37.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5990

HEX

#BD97CF

RGB

189, 151, 207

HSL

281°, 37%, 70%

Family

Purples

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Amethyst Show FAQ

What is the LRV of Amethyst Show?

Amethyst Show has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Amethyst Show in other brands?

PPG: Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Purple Gala (4002-10A), ~87% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mighty Aphrodite (1397), ~85% proximity; Behr: Classic Bouquet (P570-4), ~84% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Kismet (SW 6830), ~80% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kismet (HGSW6830), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), ~44% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.