Amethyst Showers 1 vs Bancha
Where Amethyst Showers 1 belongs to Dulux's range, Bancha is a Farrow & Ball color. Amethyst Showers 1 reads as blue, while Bancha reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Amethyst Showers 1 (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Amethyst Showers 1 runs cool while Bancha is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 52.7, 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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Amethyst Showers 1 vs Bancha Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Showers 1 on one side and Bancha 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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