Gracious Grape works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 4 it reads as a deep, enveloping shade — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #373346 · 344-7DB
Gracious Grape
4%LRV Value
Gracious Grape Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Gracious Grape (344-7DB)? It's a dark warm neutral — hex #373346, LRV 4. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gracious Grape is Behr Dark Burgundy Wine — a near-identical match on the wall, with Kilz Ruling Royalty also close. With an LRV of 4, Gracious Grape 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, Gracious Grape 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. As a deeper neutral, Gracious Grape reads as a confident anchor — strongest on accent walls, cabinetry, and moody whole rooms that get enough natural light to keep it from going flat. 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. Deeper neutrals can read close to black in low light, so preview Gracious Grape in the room's actual evening lighting, not just at midday.
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Colors Similar to Gracious Grape
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Gracious Grape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gracious Grape
#373346
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D4567
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gracious Grape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gracious Grape 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Gracious Grape.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gracious Grape — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Gracious Grape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gracious Grape are Dark Burgundy Wine by Behr (a near-identical match), Ruling Royalty by Kilz (a very close match), Deep Mulberry by Benjamin Moore (a very close match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Gracious Grape's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gracious Grape?
Gracious Grape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.6, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Gracious Grape depends on the room. Here's how to choose.