Grape Surprise 50RB 20/199 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8F7395, LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Veri Berri from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F7395 · 50RB 20/199
Grape Surprise
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grape Surprise Technical Profile
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Grape Surprise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grape Surprise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGrape Surprise
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsVeri Berri
Veri Berri
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Felicia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Felicia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fields of Heather
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pishposh
Valspar
Very similar
Gypsy Magic
Behr
Very similar
Wild Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Fruit Smoothie
Kilz
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grape Surprise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grape Surprise
#8F7395
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grape Surprise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grape Surprise 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Grape Surprise.
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 Surprise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grape Surprise have?
Grape Surprise by PPG 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 Grape Surprise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grape Surprise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grape Surprise are Veri Berri by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Felicia by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Felicia by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grape Surprise'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 Surprise?
Grape Surprise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.3, 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 Surprise's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.