How popular is Old Amethyst?
Searches per month · USAbout 50 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Behr Old Amethyst” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Old Amethyst
Old Amethyst is a balanced, medium gray with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 56 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Behr colors with the same hue and saturation as Old Amethyst, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Old Amethyst
- Brand
- Behr
- Code
- MQ5-03
- Hex
- #87868F
- RGB
- 135, 134, 143
- HSL
- 247, 4%, 54%
- CMYK
- 6, 6, 0, 44Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 56.3, 2.2, -4.7
- CSS
- --behr-old-amethyst
- LRV
- 56 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.