Spring Iris vs Amethyst Showers 4
Where Spring Iris belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Amethyst Showers 4 is a Dulux color. Spring Iris reads as blue-purple, while Amethyst Showers 4 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (65 vs 63), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Spring Iris runs blue and purple while Amethyst Showers 4 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.6 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.
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Spring Iris vs Amethyst Showers 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Iris on one side and Amethyst Showers 4 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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