ColorplanBenjamin Moore Darkest Grape (2069-30) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 11. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 11.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5C5A7C |
| RGB | 92, 90, 124 |
| HSL | 244°, 16%, 42% |
About Darkest Grape
Darkest Grape (2069-30) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 11, Darkest Grape absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Darkest Grape read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Dark Lilac (2070-30), it's lighter and cooler.
How Darkest Grape changes with the light
Darkest Grape is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Darkest Grape will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Darkest Grape will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Darkest Grape from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Darkest Grape looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Darkest Grape in real homes
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Darkest Grape equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 10.8
Also close: Expressive Plum (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 13.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Darkest Grape questions
What undertone does Darkest Grape have?
Darkest Grape has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Darkest Grape read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Darkest Grape a light or dark color?
Darkest Grape has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Darkest Grape absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Darkest Grape in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Darkest Grape?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Darkest Grape's undertone.
Where does Darkest Grape work best?
Darkest Grape works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Darkest Grape absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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