Gutsy Grape
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Gutsy Grape (6980) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#705284
LRV
11.21
Gutsy Grape in Real Rooms
Gutsy Grape has a low LRV of 11.21 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Gutsy Grape suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A industrial bedroom painted in Gutsy Grape
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Gutsy Grape with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Gutsy Grape paint in a boho dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
Gutsy Grape works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
Sherwin-Williams Gutsy Grape in a unique home office
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1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Gutsy Grape in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
rustic modern front door featuring Gutsy Grape by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Gutsy Grape provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Gutsy Grape paint in a coastal mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Gutsy Grape adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Gutsy Grape — vintage kitchen
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1 House Photo
Using Gutsy Grape on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Gutsy Grape color — scandinavian house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Outside, Gutsy Grape takes on a completely different life. Whether on deck boards, patio furniture, a fence, or a garden wall, it weathers beautifully and holds its character in open light. It is a natural companion to stone, weathered wood, and greenery.
aesthetic patio featuring Gutsy Grape by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Gutsy Grape holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Gutsy Grape — industrial bathroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Gutsy Grape. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A traditional living room painted in Gutsy Grape
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 11, Sagey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 50 vs 11, Grassland is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Gutsy Grape reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Forget-Me-Not reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Gutsy Grape the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Opaline reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 11), opening up a space where Gutsy Grape encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 11, Pine Frost is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 70 vs 11, Kingston is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 11, Leaflet is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 11, Frostwork is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Plum Blossom reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 11), opening up a space where Gutsy Grape encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 11, Kismet is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.