Burgundy vs Fabulous Grape
Burgundy and Fabulous Grape come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Burgundy belongs to the pink-red family and Fabulous Grape to the pink family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 5 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Burgundy leans warm, Fabulous Grape reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Burgundy vs Fabulous Grape in Real Spaces
6 real rooms side by side. Burgundy and Fabulous Grape are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Burgundy brings more warmth to the space, while Fabulous Grape keeps things cooler and crisper.
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. Fabulous Grape reads more restrained here, while Burgundy adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Fabulous Grape reads more restrained here, while Burgundy adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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. Fabulous Grape reads more restrained here, while Burgundy adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Fabulous Grape reads more restrained here, while Burgundy adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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. Burgundy brings more warmth to the space, while Fabulous Grape keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Burgundy vs Fabulous Grape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burgundy on one side and Fabulous Grape 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.
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