Notorious vs Amethyst Showers 1
Notorious (Behr) and Amethyst Showers 1 (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Notorious belongs to the purple family and Amethyst Showers 1 to the blue family. The 3-point LRV gap — 19 for Amethyst Showers 1 vs 16 for Notorious — means Amethyst Showers 1 will open up a space more effectively. Where Notorious leans purple, Amethyst Showers 1 reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 11.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Notorious vs Amethyst Showers 1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Notorious on one side and Amethyst Showers 1 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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