February Amethyst RA230-02 is a purple paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CAC0DE, LRV 56 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candied Purple from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC0DE · RA230-02
February Amethyst
56%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
February Amethyst Technical Profile
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February Amethyst in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to February Amethyst in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzFebruary Amethyst
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCandied Purple
Candied Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Purple Dragon
PPG
Nearly identical
Sassy Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lavender Bliss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Evocative Antonia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grape Ice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Romantic Poetry
Behr
Very similar
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With February Amethyst
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
February Amethyst
#CAC0DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for February Amethyst
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
February Amethyst 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to February Amethyst.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
February Amethyst — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does February Amethyst have?
February Amethyst by Kilz 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 February Amethyst in your own space before committing.
What colors match February Amethyst from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to February Amethyst are Candied Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Purple Dragon by PPG (a near-identical match), Lovely Lauren by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting February Amethyst'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 February Amethyst?
February Amethyst has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why February Amethyst's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.