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Glidden Gothic Amethyst

PPG1046-5 · #A38B93 · LRV ~28.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Gothic Amethyst (~99% proximity)

Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5) is a dark pink from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Gothic Amethyst (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gothic Amethyst in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1046-5

HEX

#A38B93

RGB

163, 139, 147

HSL

340°, 12%, 59%

Family

Pinks

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Gothic Amethyst FAQ

What undertone does Gothic Amethyst have?

Gothic Amethyst has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark pink, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gothic Amethyst?

Gothic Amethyst has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

PPG: Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Mellow Mauve (1004-7C), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Thistle (SW 6283), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Thistle (HGSW6283), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Muskoka Dusk (CC-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Plumville (DE6012), ~91% proximity; Behr: Reserve (S120-5), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~86% 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 Gothic Amethyst?

The HEX code of Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5) is #A38B93, RGB 163, 139, 147. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.