Great Grape 1169-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6B6D85, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Violet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B6D85 · 1169-6
Great Grape
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Great Grape Technical Profile
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Great Grape in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Great Grape in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGreat Grape
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench Violet
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Velvety Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Plush Velvet
Behr
Very similar
Graphite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vintage Velvet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bewitched
Kilz
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Great Grape in your own space before committing.
What colors match Great Grape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Grape are French Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shadow Mountain by Valspar (a very close match), Velvety Indigo by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Great 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 Great Grape?
Great Grape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.8, 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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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.