Greyed Amethyst 10RB 25/102 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D869A, LRV 25 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Beauty from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D869A · 10RB 25/102
Greyed Amethyst
25%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Greyed Amethyst Technical Profile
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Greyed Amethyst in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Greyed Amethyst in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGreyed Amethyst
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGarden Beauty
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Gothic Purple
Behr
Very similar
Violet Vibes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tropical Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Soft Charcoal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rapture
Valspar
Very similar
Veronica Flower
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Greyed Amethyst
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greyed Amethyst
#8D869A
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 Greyed Amethyst
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greyed 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Greyed Amethyst.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Greyed Amethyst — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greyed Amethyst have?
Greyed Amethyst by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Greyed Amethyst in your own space before committing.
What colors match Greyed Amethyst from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greyed Amethyst are Garden Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gentle Grape by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Orchid Smoke by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Greyed 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 Greyed Amethyst?
Greyed Amethyst has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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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Why Greyed Amethyst's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.