Grape Beginnings RB130-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #586194, LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Orleans from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #586194 · RB130-02
Grape Beginnings
13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grape Beginnings Technical Profile
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Grape Beginnings in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grape Beginnings in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzGrape Beginnings
Nearly identical
BehrNew Orleans
New Orleans
Behr
Nearly identical
Indigo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fancy Pants
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fresh Take
Vista Paint
Very similar
Passion Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Majesty Violet
PPG
Very similar
Bellflower
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grape Beginnings
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grape Beginnings
#586194
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8979A6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grape Beginnings
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grape Beginnings 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Grape Beginnings.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grape Beginnings — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grape Beginnings have?
Grape Beginnings by Kilz has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grape Beginnings in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grape Beginnings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grape Beginnings are New Orleans by Behr (a near-identical match), Indigo by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fancy Pants by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grape Beginnings'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 Grape Beginnings?
Grape Beginnings has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grape Beginnings's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.