Deep River vs Grappa paint color comparison

Deep River vs Grappa

Deep RiverBenjamin MoorevsGrappaBenjamin MooreΔE 15.5 — Distinct difference

Deep River and Grappa come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 9 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Deep River leans green, Grappa reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.5 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

Deep River
Benjamin Moore · 1582
LRV7.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1582
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Deep River vs Grappa Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deep River 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.