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Ref. #8775A1 · DE5963

Smashed Grape

20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Smashed Grape DE5963 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8775A1, LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearl Violet from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Smashed Grape Technical Profile

HEX Code#8775A1
RGB135, 117, 161
LRV20.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Smashed Grape in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsSmashed Grape
Nearly identical
RALPearl Violet

Pearl Violet

RAL

Nearly identical

Regal Jewel

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Amethyst Wisteria

PPG

Nearly identical

Plum Swirl

Behr

Very similar

Belladona

Kilz

Very similar

Purple Phantom

Valspar

Very similar

Queen of Sheba

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Purple Heart

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Jacob'S Ladder

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Veri Berri

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smashed Grape

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smashed Grape

#8775A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AA85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Smashed Grape

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Smashed Grape

Complement

Garden Path

Smashed Grape Room Palettes

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

Walls

Clouded Vision

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brandywine

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Maple View

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chive

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Smashed Grape.

Pale Eggplant

Dunn-Edwards · DE5956

#8A779A

Grape Jam

Dunn-Edwards · DE5949

#7F779A

Blue Intrigue

Dunn-Edwards · DE5928

#7F809C

Soft Charcoal

Dunn-Edwards · DE5935

#838298

Bossa Nova Blue

Dunn-Edwards · DE5914

#767C9E

Your Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5921

#787E93

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Smashed Grape — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Smashed Grape have?
Smashed Grape by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smashed Grape in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smashed Grape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smashed Grape are Pearl Violet by RAL (a near-identical match), Regal Jewel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Amethyst Wisteria by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smashed Grape'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 Smashed Grape?
Smashed Grape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.4, 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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