Grappa vs Grenadier Pond paint color comparison

Grappa vs Grenadier Pond

GrappaBenjamin MoorevsGrenadier PondBenjamin MooreΔE 41.5 — Very different colors

Grappa and Grenadier Pond come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Grappa reads as grey, while Grenadier Pond reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 26-point LRV gap — 34 for Grenadier Pond vs 9 for Grappa — means Grenadier Pond will open up a space more effectively. Where Grappa leans purple, Grenadier Pond reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.5 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

Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Grenadier Pond
Benjamin Moore · 698
LRV34.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number698
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Grappa vs Grenadier Pond Simulated Comparison

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