Amethyst Showers 1 vs S 5040-R60B
Amethyst Showers 1 is a Dulux color while S 5040-R60B comes from NCS. Amethyst Showers 1 reads as blue, while S 5040-R60B reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 19 vs 4, Amethyst Showers 1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 26.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 S 5040-R60B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Showers 1 on one side and S 5040-R60B 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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