Gentle Grape 9074 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #908A9B, LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Beauty from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #908A9B · 9074
Gentle Grape
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gentle Grape Technical Profile
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Gentle Grape in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Grape in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGentle Grape
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGarden Beauty
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tin Lizzie
PPG
Nearly identical
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Lucent Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Duchess Lilac
Behr
Very similar
Amorous
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dusked Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lilac Blossom
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Soft Charcoal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Grape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Grape
#908A9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Grape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Gentle 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.
Gentle Grape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Grape have?
Gentle Grape by Sherwin-Williams 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 Gentle Grape in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Grape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Grape are Garden Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tin Lizzie by PPG (a near-identical match), Greyed Amethyst by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle 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 Gentle Grape?
Gentle Grape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gentle Grape's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.