Amethyst Shadow vs Nightfall Sky paint color comparison

Amethyst Shadow vs Nightfall Sky

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Amethyst Shadow reads as blue-grey, while Nightfall Sky reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Amethyst Shadow (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Nightfall Sky (LRV 15), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Amethyst Shadow runs blue while Nightfall Sky is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Amethyst Shadow
Benjamin Moore · 1441
LRV18.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1441
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore · CC-38
LRV15.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-38
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Amethyst Shadow vs Nightfall Sky Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Shadow on one side and Nightfall Sky on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.