PPG Gothic Amethyst PPG1046-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 29

Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5) is a dark pink from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 28.5 (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 Glidden Gothic Amethyst (99% match).

Compare Gothic Amethyst with other brands

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LRV

28.5 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1046-5

HEX

#A48B93

RGB

164, 139, 147

HSL

341°, 12%, 59%

Family

Pinks

Colors similar to Gothic Amethyst in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Smoky Quartz PPG · PPG18-08 · LRV 27

Luscious Lilac PPG · PPG18-07 · LRV 32

Coffee Rose PPG · PPG1048-5 · LRV 29

Gray Violet PPG · PPG1014-5 · LRV 28

Ashberry PPG · PPG1179-5 · LRV 34

Coffee Custard PPG · PPG1047-5 · LRV 35

Heliotrope PPG · PPG1015-5 · LRV 31

Tawny Mushroom PPG · PPG1054-5 · LRV 35

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 28.5 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?

Glidden: 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), 85%. 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 #A48B93, RGB 164, 139, 147. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.