# Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-grape-sw-9074](https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-grape-sw-9074)

Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape SW 9074 is a muted, medium-depth purple with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it from reading overly sweet or bright. Its dusty lavender tone can look a little cooler in north-facing daylight, while warmer bulbs may bring out a softer, slightly smoky violet character. Gentle Grape makes an interesting bedroom, powder room, or reading nook wall color when paired with warm white trim and natural oak. For a more grounded palette, combine it with charcoal, weathered brown wood, matte black hardware, or soft taupe textiles. It also has enough depth to use on a single accent wall or built-in cabinetry without making the finish feel loud.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Gentle Grape
- **Color code:** SW 9074
- **HEX:** #908a9b
- **RGB:** 144, 138, 155
- **LRV:** 26.42%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 261° Saturation: 10.97% Value: 60.78%
- **HSL:** hsl(261, 8, 57)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 7.1 Magenta: 10.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22
- **YIQ:** Y: 141.732 I: -1.887 Q: 6.56
- **XYZ:** X: 26.505 Y: 26.473 Z: 34.715
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.483 a:5.615 b:-8.212
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.483 u:2.322 v:-12.829
- **Decimal:** 9472667
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.452, 1.912, -3.987

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Evening in Paris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-evening-in-paris)
- [Benjamin Moore Amorous](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amorous-af-600)
- [Behr Duchess Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-duchess-lilac)
- [Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hazy-lilac-2116-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Faded Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-faded-violet-csp-455)
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-cream-sw-9075)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-haze-1413)
- [Behr Box Office](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-box-office)
- [Behr Metro](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-metro)
- [Behr Live Jazz](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-live-jazz)
- [Sherwin Williams Gris Morado](https://plan-home.com/color/gris-morado-sw-9156)
- [Benjamin Moore Tropical Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tropical-dusk-2117-40)
- [Behr Ancestry Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancestry-violet)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Fortune](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortune)
- [Behr Old Amethyst](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-old-amethyst)
- [Behr Night Music](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-night-music)
- [Behr Cinema Screen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cinema-screen)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Ash Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-violet-sw-6549)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Ripe Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/ripe-berry-sw-9689)
- [Sherwin Williams Mythical](https://plan-home.com/color/mythical-sw-6550)
- [Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/cloak-gray-sw-6278)
- [Sherwin Williams Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-sw-6264)
- [Sherwin Williams Exclusive Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/exclusive-plum-sw-6263)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Green Onyx](https://plan-home.com/color/green-onyx-sw-9128)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-dark-green-sw-2816)
- [Sherwin Williams Opaline](https://plan-home.com/color/opaline-sw-6189)
- [Sherwin Williams Pine Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-frost-sw-9656)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Clary Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/clary-sage-sw-6178)
- [Sherwin Williams Artichoke](https://plan-home.com/color/artichoke-sw-6179)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw9074

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.