Amethyst Show DE5990 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BD97CF, LRV 38 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Confetti Purple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD97CF · DE5990
Amethyst Show
38%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Amethyst Show Technical Profile
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Amethyst Show in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amethyst Show in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAmethyst Show
Nearly identical
PPGConfetti Purple
Confetti Purple
PPG
Nearly identical
Cut Velvet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cut Velvet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Gala
Valspar
Very similar
Taste Of Berry
Behr
Very similar
Glitzy Glam
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fruit Punch
Kilz
Very similar
Berry Frappé
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amethyst Show
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amethyst Show
#BD97CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B082A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amethyst Show
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amethyst Show Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amethyst Show — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amethyst Show have?
Amethyst Show by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amethyst Show in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amethyst Show from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amethyst Show are Confetti Purple by PPG (a near-identical match), Cut Velvet by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Cut Velvet by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Amethyst Show'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 Show?
Amethyst Show has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amethyst Show's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.