Ref. #6B6D85 · 1169-6
Great Grape
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Great Grape Technical Profile
What color is Great Grape? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6B6D85. Colors similar to Great Grape include Benjamin Moore French Violet, Benjamin Moore French Violet, Valspar Shadow Mountain. Great Grape has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Great 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, Great 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. 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 Great Grape
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Great Grape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Great Grape
#6B6D85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E7CA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Grape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Great Grape.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Great Grape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Grape have?
Great Grape by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Great Grape from other brands?
The closest matches are French Violet by Benjamin Moore (#6A6E87), French Violet by Benjamin Moore (#6A6E87), Shadow Mountain by Valspar (#666B89). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Great Grape?
Great Grape has an LRV of 15.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Great Grape's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.