Amethyst Ice 04RB 71/082 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFD8EA, LRV 71 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carefree Breeze from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD8EA · 04RB 71/082
Amethyst Ice
71%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Amethyst Ice Technical Profile
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Amethyst Ice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amethyst Ice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAmethyst Ice
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCarefree Breeze
Carefree Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Divine Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Watercolor Grape
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fairytale
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dusty Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
Very similar
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amethyst Ice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amethyst Ice
#DFD8EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amethyst Ice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amethyst Ice 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Amethyst Ice.
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 Ice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amethyst Ice have?
Amethyst Ice by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Ice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amethyst Ice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amethyst Ice are Carefree Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Divine Lilac by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Watercolor Grape by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amethyst Ice'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 Ice?
Amethyst Ice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amethyst Ice's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.