Darkest Grape vs Harwood Putty
Darkest Grape and Harwood Putty come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Darkest Grape belongs to the blue family and Harwood Putty to the yellow family. The 70-point LRV gap — 83 for Harwood Putty vs 13 for Darkest Grape — means Harwood Putty will open up a space more effectively. Where Darkest Grape leans blue and purple, Harwood Putty reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.9 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
Darkest Grape vs Harwood Putty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Darkest Grape on one side and Harwood Putty on the other.
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.
More Darkest Grape comparisons
See how Darkest Grape stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
