Watertown vs Amethyst Showers 1
Where Watertown belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Amethyst Showers 1 is a Dulux color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Watertown (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Amethyst Showers 1 (LRV 19), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Watertown runs blue while Amethyst Showers 1 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Watertown vs Amethyst Showers 1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Watertown 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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