ColorplanBenjamin Moore Grape Green (2027-40) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. For trim, try Lemon Chiffon (OC-109).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 64.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5D869 |
| RGB | 213, 216, 105 |
| HSL | 62°, 59%, 63% |
About Grape Green
Grape Green (2027-40) is a light, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 64, Grape Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Grape Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Chamomile (397), it's cooler and more muted.
How Grape Green changes with the light
Grape Green has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Grape Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Grape Green will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Grape Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Grape Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Grape Green in real homes
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Grape Green 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 10.1
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 12.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.1
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.8
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 13.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Grape Green questions
What undertone does Grape Green have?
Grape Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Grape Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Grape Green a light or dark color?
Grape Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Grape Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Grape Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 10.1); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 10.1); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 13.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Grape Green?
Try Lemon Chiffon (OC-109) on trim and Simply White (OC-117) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Grape Green's undertone.
Where does Grape Green work best?
Grape Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 64, Grape Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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