Gothic Amethyst vs Pewter Green

Gothic AmethystPPGvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 24.3Distinct difference

Gothic Amethyst is a PPG color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Gothic Amethyst reads as grey, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 28 vs 12, Gothic Amethyst will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 24.3, 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.

Color Details

Gothic Amethyst
PPG · PPG1046-5
Hex#a38b93
LRV28.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1046-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Gothic Amethyst vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gothic Amethyst on one side and Pewter Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Gothic Amethyst comparisons

See how Gothic Amethyst stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Gothic Amethyst
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gothic Amethyst
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Gothic Amethyst
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gothic Amethyst reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Gothic Amethyst
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gothic Amethyst
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Gothic Amethyst
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gothic Amethyst
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Gothic Amethyst
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Gothic Amethyst
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Gothic Amethyst
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Gothic Amethyst
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Gothic Amethyst reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Gothic Amethyst
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Gothic Amethyst
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Gothic Amethyst reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Gothic Amethyst
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Gothic Amethyst
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Gothic Amethyst
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Gothic Amethyst reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Gothic Amethyst
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Gothic Amethyst
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Gothic Amethyst
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Gothic Amethyst
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Gothic Amethyst
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Gothic Amethyst
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Gothic Amethyst
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Gothic Amethyst reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gothic Amethyst
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gothic Amethyst reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Gothic Amethyst
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Gothic Amethyst
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Gothic Amethyst
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gothic Amethyst reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Gothic Amethyst
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gothic Amethyst reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Gothic Amethyst
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Gothic Amethyst
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Gothic Amethyst vs Pewter Green Paint Color Comparison