Amethyst Sky 1447 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A4959A, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heather Plume from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A4959A · 1447
Amethyst Sky
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Amethyst Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4959A
RGB164, 149, 154
Estimated LRV31.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Amethyst Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amethyst Sky
#A4959A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8B85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amethyst Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amethyst Sky Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Amethyst Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amethyst Sky have?
Amethyst Sky by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amethyst Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amethyst Sky are Heather Plume by Behr (a close digital match), Sweet Shadows by Valspar (a close digital match), Autumn Orchid by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Amethyst Sky's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Amethyst Sky?
Amethyst Sky has a estimated lightness value of 31.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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