Mature Grape
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Mature Grape remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#5F3F54
LRV
6.63
Mature Grape's Color Strip
Mature Grape is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 190 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Mature Grape in Real Rooms
Mature Grape has a low LRV of 6.63 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, misc, kitchen cabinets, bedroom and front door.
3 Dining Room Photos
For an "all-day" dining room, Mature Grape is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Dining room walls in deep Mature Grape command attention and elegance.
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Mature Grape paint transforms the dining room into a sophisticated space.
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Rich Mature Grape walls create an intimate dining room atmosphere.
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6 Misc Photos
These examples of Mature Grape in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Cabinet surfaces painted in Mature Grape deliver bold, dramatic impact.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Mature Grape interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinetry in Mature Grape combines style with functional beauty.
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Mature Grape cabinets anchor the kitchen in rich, moody elegance.
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Mature Grape is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom accent wall in Mature Grape creates striking visual contrast.
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2 Front Door Photos
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Mature Grape. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
Front door painted Mature Grape makes a bold architectural statement.
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Mature Grape entrance door welcomes visitors with confident color choice.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 7, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 7, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Universal Khaki reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 7), opening up a space where Mature Grape encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 7, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 7, Window Pane is decisively the brighter choice.
Piedmont reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 7), opening up a space where Mature Grape encloses it.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 78 vs 7, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 7, Parisian Patina is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Grape Harvest the marginally brighter of the two.