Amethyst Showers 3 vs Awesome Violet
Where Amethyst Showers 3 belongs to Dulux's range, Awesome Violet is a Sherwin-Williams color. Amethyst Showers 3 reads as blue, while Awesome Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Amethyst Showers 3 (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Awesome Violet (LRV 45), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.3 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 Awesome Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Showers 3 on one side and Awesome Violet 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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