PURPLES

Amethyst Show

#BD97CF

RGB 189, 151, 207 · HSL 281°, 37%, 70% · CMYK 9, 27, 0, 19

Amethyst Show is #BD97CF in HEX — rgb(189, 151, 207), hsl(281°, 37%, 70%), cmyk(9%, 27%, 0%, 19%).

Amethyst Show pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 37%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#BD97CF

RGB189, 151, 207

HSL281°, 37%, 70%

HSV281°, 27%, 81%

CMYK9, 27, 0, 19

Decimal12425167

CSS RGBrgb(189, 151, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 37%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 3 · #B391C8

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 3.7 · #B18FC6

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 4.8 · #B48AC2

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 5.5 · #B69BCC

Behr

Birthday Candle 100C-3

ΔE 6.4 · #D09BD0

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 6.6 · #C0A2D1

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 7.4 · #B38BB8

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 7.5 · #AC98C9

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 10.1 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.1 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 17.6 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 23.1 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 25.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 26.5 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 30.3 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BD97CF

#A8CF96

Analogous

#A196CF

#BD97CF

#CF96C4

Triadic

#BD97CF

#CFBD96

#96CFBD

Split-Complementary

#BD97CF

#C4CF96

#96CFA1

Tetradic

#BD97CF

#CFA196

#A8CF96

#96C4CF

Monochromatic

#74408C

#9C62B7

#BD97CF

#DECBE7

#F4EEF7

Rectangle

#BD97CF

#CF96A8

#A8CF96

#96CFBD

Compound

#BD97CF

#CF96C4

#A8CF96

#96CFA1

Variations

Lighter

#CAABD8

#D6C3E0

#E7DDEB

Darker

#9F63BA

#713A8A

#422151

Saturation

#B6AABB

#BD96CF

#C67EE7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD97CF

#9FABCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD97CF

#9E9EC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD97CF

#B8A39E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amethyst Show carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#CD9EB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BD97CF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BAA3DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8CB877

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BD97CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD97CF;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-show: #BD97CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-show': '#BD97CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD97CF] text-[#BD97CF]

SCSS

$amethyst-show: #BD97CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD97CF?

#BD97CF is Amethyst Show, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BD97CF warm or cool?

Amethyst Show reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amethyst Show?

Amethyst Show works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Amethyst Show?

Amethyst Show pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Amethyst Show?

You can download Amethyst Show on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Amethyst Show?

The hex code is #BD97CF. In RGB it's 189, 151, 207, and in HSL it's 281°, 37%, 70%.

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