ColorplanBenjamin Moore Amethyst Sky (1447) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 31. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 31.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A39499 |
| RGB | 163, 148, 153 |
| HSL | 340°, 8%, 61% |
About Amethyst Sky
Amethyst Sky (1447) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 31, Amethyst Sky absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Amethyst Sky's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Mauve Blush (2115-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Amethyst Sky changes with the light
Amethyst Sky has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Amethyst Sky has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Amethyst Sky will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Amethyst Sky close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Amethyst Sky looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Amethyst Sky in real homes
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Amethyst Sky equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Sulking Room Pink (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Amethyst Sky questions
What undertone does Amethyst Sky have?
Amethyst Sky has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Amethyst Sky's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Amethyst Sky a light or dark color?
Amethyst Sky has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Amethyst Sky absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Amethyst Sky in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Anonymous 780F-5 (closest available, ΔE 9.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Amethyst Sky?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Amethyst Sky's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Amethyst Sky work best?
Amethyst Sky works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 31, Amethyst Sky absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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