Ref. #7F779A · DE5949
Grape Jam
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grape Jam Technical Profile
What color is Grape Jam? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7F779A. Colors similar to Grape Jam include Valspar Velvet Evening, Hirshfield's Queen Of Sheba, Vista Paint Queen of Sheba. Grape Jam has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Grape Jam creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Grape Jam 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 Jam
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grape Jam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grape Jam
#7F779A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grape Jam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grape Jam 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Grape Jam.
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 Jam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grape Jam have?
Grape Jam by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Grape Jam from other brands?
The closest matches are Velvet Evening by Valspar (#7E789B), Queen Of Sheba by Hirshfield's (#817699), Queen of Sheba by Vista Paint (#807497). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grape Jam?
Grape Jam has an LRV of 20.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Grape Jam's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.