Gothic Amethyst by Johnstone's is a mid-tone grey with a subtle magenta undertone. Hex: #94838B. RGB: 148, 131, 139. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Mercury Shower 2 (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Brassica (ΔE 2.9) and Dulux Soft Cinnebar 2 (ΔE 3.5).
Gothic Amethyst by Johnstone's
- Hex
#94838B- RGB
- 148, 131, 139
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £13.37
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.23
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Shower 2 | Dulux | 2.7 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Brassica | Farrow & Ball | 2.9 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£13.03 more) | £4.06 |
| Soft Cinnebar 2 | Dulux | 3.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Soft Montelimar 2 | Dulux | 4.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Pastel violet (No.4009) | RAL Classic | 5.1 | Similar | — | — |
| Nordic Sails 2 | Dulux | 5.2 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Heart Wood | Dulux | 5.2 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Mellow Heather 2 | Dulux | 5.5 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Oyster Cove 2 | Dulux | 6.2 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
Mercury Shower 2
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Soft Cinnebar 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Soft Montelimar 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Pastel violet
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 5.1
Nordic Sails 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Heart Wood
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Mellow Heather 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Oyster Cove 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Colour neighbourhood
Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Johnstone's Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY colour Durable Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 4% | — | 1h | 3h | — |
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