Grappa vs Gray Lake paint color comparison

Grappa vs Gray Lake

GrappaBenjamin MoorevsGray LakeBenjamin MooreΔE 62.2 — Very different colors

Grappa and Gray Lake come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Grappa reads as grey, while Gray Lake reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 70-point LRV gap — 79 for Gray Lake vs 9 for Grappa — means Gray Lake will open up a space more effectively. Where Grappa leans purple, Gray Lake reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 62.2 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

Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Gray Lake
Benjamin Moore · 2138-70
LRV78.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2138-70
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Grappa vs Gray Lake Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grappa on one side and Gray Lake 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.