Ref. #D5C8E3 · 1395
Grape Ice
61%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grape Ice Technical Profile
What color is Grape Ice? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #D5C8E3. Colors similar to Grape Ice include Valspar Playful Petal, Vista Paint Plum's the Word, Hirshfield's Plum's The Word. Grape Ice has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Grape Ice sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Grape Ice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grape Ice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grape Ice
#D5C8E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grape Ice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grape Ice 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Grape Ice.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grape Ice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grape Ice have?
Grape Ice by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Grape Ice from other brands?
The closest matches are Playful Petal by Valspar (#D4C5DE), Plum's the Word by Vista Paint (#DACBE4), Plum's The Word by Hirshfield's (#DACEE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grape Ice?
Grape Ice has an LRV of 61.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Grape Ice
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grape Ice's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.