PPG Gothic Amethyst PPG1046-5: Closest tones in 8 brands

Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5) is a dark pink from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.5 (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 Glidden Gothic Amethyst (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gothic Amethyst in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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 brand, 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, 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 28.5 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. 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?

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