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Grappa

7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Grappa 1393 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #554657, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mata Hari from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Grappa Technical Profile

HEX Code#554657
RGB85, 70, 87
LRV7.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Grappa in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Grappa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreGrappa
Nearly identical
BehrMata Hari

Mata Hari

Behr

Nearly identical

Plum Perfect

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Nightshade

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Plum Perfect

Vista Paint

Very similar

Black Tulip

PPG

Very similar

Great Aubergine!

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Eggplant

Kilz

Very similar

Plum Good

Valspar

Very similar

Quixotic Plum

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Paean Black

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Create .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Red Lilac

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Grappa

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Grappa

#554657

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7D536D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Grappa

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Grand Plum

Complement

Jolly Holly

Grappa Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hot Lips

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wasabi

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Rock Harbor Violet

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Approaching Storm

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Cheating Heart

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Midnight Blue

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Silhouette

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#58514D

Iron Mountain

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Grappa — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Grappa have?
Grappa by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grappa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grappa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grappa are Mata Hari by Behr (a near-identical match), Grand Plum by Behr (a near-identical match), Mata Hari by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grappa's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Grappa?
Grappa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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