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Amethyst Shadow

Often used for its versatile qualities, Amethyst Shadow remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#6E7182

LRV

18.29

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Light Reflectance Value
18.29
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCozyMoodyRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Amethyst Shadow
Chantilly Lace
Amethyst Shadow vs Chantilly Lace
Amethyst Shadow
Chantilly Lace
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90

Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 18), opening up a space where Amethyst Shadow encloses it.

Amethyst Shadow
Soft Chinchilla
Amethyst Shadow vs Soft Chinchilla
Amethyst Shadow
Soft Chinchilla
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chinchilla
2135-50 · LRV 53

At LRV 53 vs 18, Soft Chinchilla is decisively the brighter choice.

Amethyst Shadow
Consentino Chardonnay
Amethyst Shadow vs Consentino Chardonnay
Amethyst Shadow
Consentino Chardonnay
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18

At LRV 69 vs 18, Consentino Chardonnay is decisively the brighter choice.

Amethyst Shadow
Ivory White
Amethyst Shadow vs Ivory White
Amethyst Shadow
Ivory White
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Ivory White
925 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 18, Ivory White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Amethyst Shadow
Tempest
Amethyst Shadow vs Tempest
Amethyst Shadow
Tempest
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Tempest
AF-590 · LRV 20

With LRVs of 20 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Amethyst Shadow
French Violet
Amethyst Shadow vs French Violet
Amethyst Shadow
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
French Violet
1427 · LRV 18

With LRVs of 18 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Amethyst Shadow
In the Twilight
Amethyst Shadow vs In the Twilight
Amethyst Shadow
In the Twilight
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
In the Twilight
1434 · LRV 22

In the Twilight reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Amethyst Shadow
Sea Life
Amethyst Shadow vs Sea Life
Amethyst Shadow
Sea Life
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Sea Life
2118-40 · LRV 22

A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Sea Life the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Amethyst Shadow
Irises
Amethyst Shadow vs Irises
Amethyst Shadow
Irises
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Irises
1440 · LRV 26

Irises reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Amethyst Shadow
Faded Violet
Amethyst Shadow vs Faded Violet
Amethyst Shadow
Faded Violet
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Faded Violet
CSP-455 · LRV 29

A 11-point LRV gap (29 vs 18) makes Faded Violet the marginally brighter of the two.

Amethyst Shadow
French Violet
Amethyst Shadow vs French Violet
Amethyst Shadow
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
French Violet
1427 · LRV 18

With LRVs of 18 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Amethyst Shadow
Evening Sky
Amethyst Shadow vs Evening Sky
Amethyst Shadow
Evening Sky
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Evening Sky
833 · LRV 7

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Amethyst Shadow
Blue Gaspe
Amethyst Shadow vs Blue Gaspe
Amethyst Shadow
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst Shadow
1441 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Blue Gaspe
1435 · LRV 14

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#6E7182
RGB110, 113, 130
HSL231° 8% 47%
CMYK15 13 0 49
CIE LabL: 47.9 a: 2.6 b: -9.7
XYZX: 0.16 Y: 0.17 Z: 0.23