Amethyst Showers 3 vs Purple Essence
Where Amethyst Showers 3 belongs to Dulux's range, Purple Essence is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Amethyst Showers 3 belongs to the blue family and Purple Essence to the purple family. Amethyst Showers 3 (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Essence (LRV 47), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.3 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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Amethyst Showers 3 vs Purple Essence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Showers 3 on one side and Purple Essence 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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