Benjamin Moore Grappa 1393

What are Benjamin Moore Grappa undertones?

The undertone of Grappa can be accurately described as a 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Grappa 1393 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 293° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1393 Grappa HSL code: 293, 11%, 30%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Grappa

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:

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 Grappa:

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.

Lighter shades

1393
Grappa

• 2072-30
  Purple Lotus

  

Darker shades

1393
Grappa

• CC-36
  Peerage

  

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 Grappa with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 113, such as Benjamin Moore Adirondack Green and Healing Aloe.

1393
Grappa

• 453
  Adirondack Green

  

• 1562
  Healing Aloe

  

• 466
  Garden Path

  

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• CSP-810
  Chimichurri

  

• 2138-70
  Gray Lake

  

LRV of Grappa

Grappa has an LRV of 8.66% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#544556
RGB Decimal	84, 69, 86
RGB Percent	32.94%, 27.06%, 33.73%
HSV	Hue: 293° Saturation: 19.77% Value: 33.73%
HSL	hsl(293, 11, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.33 Magenta: 19.77 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 66.27
YIQ	Y: 75.423 I: 3.476 Q: 8.463
XYZ	X: 7.464 Y: 6.813 Z: 9.723
CIE Lab	L:31.377 a:9.899 b:-7.71
CIE Luv	L:31.377 u:7.018 v:-10.876
Decimal	5522774
Hunter Lab	26.102, 5.363, -3.815