Amethyst Purple by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #B993B2 · 1004-5C

Amethyst Purple

34%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Amethyst Purple 1004-5C is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B993B2, LRV 34 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blooming Lilac from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Amethyst Purple Technical Profile

HEX Code#B993B2
RGB185, 147, 178
LRV34.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandValspar

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Amethyst Purple in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Amethyst Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparAmethyst Purple
Nearly identical
BehrBlooming Lilac

Blooming Lilac

Behr

Nearly identical

Victorian Purple

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mauve Magic

PPG

Nearly identical

Fashionably Plum

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Head Over Heels

Kilz

Very similar

Glitzy Glam

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Fashionably Plum

Vista Paint

Very similar

Grapevine

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Novel Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Shallot

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pastel Violet

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Amethyst Purple

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Amethyst Purple

#B993B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8591

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Amethyst Purple

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Amethyst Purple

Complement

Nurture Green

Amethyst Purple Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Crabapple Wine

Pop

Very Berry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Velvet Beret

Pop

New Avocado

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

French Olive

Pop

Spinach

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Amethyst Purple.

Serious Violet

Valspar · 1003-5C

#B094B6

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Gleeful Joy

Valspar · 1001-3C

#A891B6

Native Lilac

Valspar · 4001-4A

#AB9CAC

Iris Reverie

Valspar · 1005-5C

#B88DA1

Bedroom Plum

Valspar · 1004-8A

#BDA4AD

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pink Parfait

Behr · 170A-1

#FDD9E6

Neon Hippie

Dutch Boy · 101-6DB

#B54D6E

Creamy Freesia

Behr · M130-2

#F1CEF7

Heirloom Rose

Vista Paint · 8144

#DDAAC5

Hot

Sherwin-Williams · 6843

#AC4362

Shabby Chic Pink

Behr · BIC-05

#F3DFE5

Amethyst Purple — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Amethyst Purple have?
Amethyst Purple by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amethyst Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amethyst Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amethyst Purple are Blooming Lilac by Behr (a near-identical match), Victorian Purple by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mauve Magic by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amethyst Purple'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 Purple?
Amethyst Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, 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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