Darkest Grape vs Sabre Gray

Darkest GrapeBenjamin MoorevsSabre GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 38.4Very different colors

Darkest Grape and Sabre Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Darkest Grape reads as blue, while Sabre Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 38 for Sabre Gray vs 13 for Darkest Grape — means Sabre Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Darkest Grape leans blue and purple, Sabre Gray reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.4 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
Benjamin Moore · 2069-30
Hex#5C5A7C
LRV13.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2069-30
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Sabre Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1482
Hex#A4A79E
LRV38.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1482
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Darkest Grape vs Sabre Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Darkest Grape on one side and Sabre Gray 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.

More Darkest Grape comparisons

See how Darkest Grape stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Darkest Grape
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Darkest Grape
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Darkest Grape
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Darkest Grape reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Darkest Grape
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Darkest Grape
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Darkest Grape
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Darkest Grape
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Darkest Grape
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Darkest Grape
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Darkest Grape
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Darkest Grape
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Darkest Grape
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Darkest Grape
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Darkest Grape reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Darkest Grape
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Darkest Grape
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Darkest Grape reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Darkest Grape
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Darkest Grape
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Darkest Grape
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Darkest Grape
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Darkest Grape
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Darkest Grape reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Darkest Grape
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Darkest Grape
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Darkest Grape
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Darkest Grape
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Darkest Grape reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Darkest Grape
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Darkest Grape
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Darkest Grape
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Darkest Grape
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Darkest Grape
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Darkest Grape
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone