Grappa vs Rainstorm paint color comparison

Grappa vs Rainstorm

GrappaBenjamin MoorevsRainstormBenjamin MooreΔE 33.6 — Very different colors

Grappa and Rainstorm come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 22-point LRV gap — 30 for Rainstorm vs 9 for Grappa — means Rainstorm will open up a space more effectively. Where Grappa leans purple, Rainstorm reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.6 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
Rainstorm
Benjamin Moore · CSP-50
LRV30.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-50
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Grappa vs Rainstorm Simulated Comparison

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