Soft Amethyst vs Pocketful of Promise
Soft Amethyst (PPG) and Pocketful of Promise (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Soft Amethyst belongs to the pink-purple family and Pocketful of Promise to the pink-red family. The 11-point LRV gap — 62 for Pocketful of Promise vs 51 for Soft Amethyst — means Pocketful of Promise will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 11.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Soft Amethyst vs Pocketful of Promise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Amethyst on one side and Pocketful of Promise 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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