Eggshell vs Grape Gum paint color comparison

Eggshell vs Grape Gum

EggshellBenjamin MoorevsGrape GumBenjamin MooreΔE 82.1 — Very different colors

Eggshell and Grape Gum come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Eggshell belongs to the beige-yellow family and Grape Gum to the blue-purple family. The 80-point LRV gap — 88 for Eggshell vs 7 for Grape Gum — means Eggshell will open up a space more effectively. Where Eggshell leans yellow, Grape Gum reads blue and purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 82.1 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

Eggshell
Benjamin Moore · 2026-70
LRV87.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2026-70
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Grape Gum
Benjamin Moore · 2068-20
LRV7.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2068-20
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Eggshell vs Grape Gum Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Eggshell on one side and Grape Gum 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.