Arctic Gray vs Grappa paint color comparison

Arctic Gray vs Grappa

Arctic GrayBenjamin MoorevsGrappaBenjamin MooreΔE 53.7 — Very different colors

Arctic Gray and Grappa come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Arctic Gray reads as green-grey, while Grappa reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 52-point LRV gap — 61 for Arctic Gray vs 9 for Grappa — means Arctic Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Arctic Gray leans green, Grappa reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Arctic Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1577
LRV61.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1577
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Arctic Gray vs Grappa Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Gray on one side and Grappa on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.