Dulux Lilac Orchid vs. Dulux Amethyst Showers 2

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
Dulux 16RB 38/235 and Dulux 05RB 34/258 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Dulux 16RB 38/235 radiating a lighter essence compared to 05RB 34/258.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Dulux Lilac Orchid vs. Dulux Amethyst Showers 2
Technical color comparison for Dulux Lilac Orchid and Dulux Amethyst Showers 2
Dulux Lilac OrchidDulux Amethyst Showers 2
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
254°blue244°blue
Saturation
28%28%
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
70%67%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
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CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
66.963.434looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
3.816
Temperature
CoolCool
Preview Lilac Orchid and Amethyst Showers 2 side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

Color comparisons featuring Dulux Lilac Orchid