Concord Grape vs Gentle Grape
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Concord Grape belongs to the purple family and Gentle Grape to the grey family. Gentle Grape (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Concord Grape (LRV 5), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Concord Grape runs cool while Gentle Grape is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Concord Grape vs Gentle Grape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Concord Grape on one side and Gentle 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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