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Glidden Gothic Amethyst

PPG1046-5 · #A38B93 · LRV 28.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Gothic Amethyst is a 99% match

Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5) is a dark pink from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 28.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Gothic Amethyst (99% match).

Compare Gothic Amethyst with other brands

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LRV

28.4 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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