Grappa vs Norway Spruce paint color comparison

Grappa vs Norway Spruce

GrappaBenjamin MoorevsNorway SpruceBenjamin MooreΔE 45.9 — Very different colors

Grappa and Norway Spruce come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Grappa reads as grey, while Norway Spruce reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 39 for Norway Spruce vs 9 for Grappa — means Norway Spruce will open up a space more effectively. Where Grappa leans purple, Norway Spruce reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.9 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
Norway Spruce
Benjamin Moore · 452
LRV39.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number452
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Grappa vs Norway Spruce Simulated Comparison

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