Winter Amethyst 4001-6A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A19FB7, LRV 36 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterfly Bush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A19FB7 · 4001-6A
Winter Amethyst
36%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Winter Amethyst Technical Profile
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Winter Amethyst in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Amethyst in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWinter Amethyst
Nearly identical
Vista PaintButterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fig Preserves
Behr
Nearly identical
Fortnight Lily
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spring Tulip
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Central Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bay Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mineral Violet
PPG
Very similar
Ash Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Amethyst
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Amethyst
#A19FB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Amethyst
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Winter 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.
Winter Amethyst — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Amethyst have?
Winter Amethyst by Valspar 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 Winter Amethyst in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Amethyst from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Amethyst are Butterfly Bush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Butterfly Bush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fig Preserves by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter 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 Winter Amethyst?
Winter Amethyst has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Amethyst's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.