Ref. #BDBABB · UL250-10
Grape CrÈme
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grape CrÈme Technical Profile
What color is Grape CrÈme? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BDBABB. Colors similar to Grape CrÈme include Vista Paint Pashmina, Benjamin Moore Through the Looking Glass, Sherwin-Williams Fashionable Gray. Grape CrÈme has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Grape CrÈme sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Grape CrÈme pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Grape CrÈme
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Through the Looking Glass
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fashionable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Greyblue
MPC
Nearly identical
Ganymede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Bullet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grape CrÈme
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grape CrÈme
#BDBABB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8B85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grape CrÈme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grape CrÈme Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Grape CrÈme.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grape CrÈme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grape CrÈme have?
Grape CrÈme by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Grape CrÈme from other brands?
The closest matches are Pashmina by Vista Paint (#BBB7B8), Through the Looking Glass by Benjamin Moore (#C1BDBD), Fashionable Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#BDB8B8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grape CrÈme?
Grape CrÈme has an LRV of 49.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grape CrÈme's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.