Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape 2069-30
| Official page: | Darkest Grape 2069-30 |
| Code: | 2069-30 |
| Name: | Darkest Grape |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape?
Immerse your space in the rich allure of Darkest Grape (Benjamin Moore 2069-30). This luxurious hue brings a sense of elegance and drama, perfect for complementing a sophisticated living room or creating a bold accent wall in a modern dining room. Darkest Grape adds depth and a touch of mystique, making it ideal for cozy bedrooms or creating a statement in a chic home office. Elevate your interiors with this deep and alluring color that exudes refinement and sophistication.
Darkest Grape for bedroom
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Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape undertones?
The undertones of Darkest Grape can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#5C5A7C
RGB code:
92, 90, 124
Is Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape 2069-30 cool or warm?
With a hue of 244° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2069-30 Darkest Grape HSL code: 244, 16%, 42%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Darkest Grape
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Darkest Grape:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Darker shades
2069-30
Darkest Grape
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Darkest Grape with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 64, such as Benjamin Moore Country Life and Herbal Escape.
LRV of Darkest Grape
Darkest Grape has an LRV of 13.09% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.09%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #5C5A7C | |
| RGB Decimal | 92, 90, 124 | |
| RGB Percent | 36.08%, 35.29%, 48.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 244° Saturation: 27.42% Value: 48.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(244, 16, 42) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 25.81 Magenta: 27.42 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 94.474 I: -9.734 Q: 11.004 | |
| XYZ | X: 11.707 Y: 11.043 Z: 20.578 | |
| CIE Lab | L:39.652 a:8.892 b:-18.822 | |
| CIE Luv | L:39.652 u:-1.019 v:-27.137 | |
| Decimal | 6052476 | |
| Hunter Lab | 33.23, 4.73, -13.454 |
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