Purple Rain vs Amethyst
Purple Rain is a PPG color while Amethyst comes from Tikkurila. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 15 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 10.3, 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.
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Purple Rain vs Amethyst Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Rain on one side and Amethyst 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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