Alexandrite vs Grape Harvest
Alexandrite and Grape Harvest come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alexandrite belongs to the green family and Grape Harvest to the pink family. The 9-point LRV gap — 22 for Alexandrite vs 13 for Grape Harvest — means Alexandrite will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 44.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alexandrite vs Grape Harvest in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Alexandrite and Grape Harvest in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Alexandrite returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Alexandrite returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Alexandrite reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Grape Harvest.
Color Details
Alexandrite vs Grape Harvest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alexandrite on one side and Grape Harvest on the other.
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.