Amethyst Show DE5990 is a purple paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BD97CF, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #BD97CF · DE5990
Amethyst Show
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Amethyst Show Technical Profile
HEX Code#BD97CF
RGB189, 151, 207
Estimated LRV37.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Amethyst Show
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amethyst Show from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amethyst Show are Confetti Purple by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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