Douglas Fern vs Grappa paint color comparison

Douglas Fern vs Grappa

Douglas FernBenjamin MoorevsGrappaBenjamin MooreΔE 60.7 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Douglas Fern belongs to the green family and Grappa to the grey family. Douglas Fern (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Grappa (LRV 9), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Douglas Fern runs green while Grappa is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Douglas Fern
Benjamin Moore · 563
LRV54.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number563
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Douglas Fern vs Grappa Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern 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.