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Soft Amethyst

Hex #C3B3C7LRV ≈ 48Lightness 75/100
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The same colour in other brands

The closest equivalent from each major brand, ranked by perceptual colour distance (ΔE) — under 2 is near-identical.

Purple Sage 4DuluxΔE 2.7
Calm CupidValsparΔE 4.1
Sugared AlmondFarrow & BallΔE 5.4
ObscuraLittle GreeneΔE 12.9

Lighter & darker

Real paints in this colour family, stepped from light to dark.

Thai SapphireLittle Greene
Story TellerDulux
Ripe EggplantJohnstone's
Twilight Cinders 1Dulux
Bold PlumJohnstone's
Dusty LilacValspar
Purple Sage 3Dulux
Soft AmethystJohnstone's
Wine FrostJohnstone's

Pairs well with

Sympathetic neutrals for trim and ceilings, plus one contrast accent.

Twilight Cinders 5Dulux
Wine FrostJohnstone's
Desert DawnJohnstone's
Great WesternJohnstone's

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