SW 6980

Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape

Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape SW 6980 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Gutsy Grape paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6980. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Gutsy Grape SW 6980
Color code:SW 6980
Color name:Gutsy Grape
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Gutsy Grape for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Gutsy Grape for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape japandi interior
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple color shade can create a unique space

Gutsy Grape for bathroom

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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Gutsy Grape on kitchen cabinets

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Gutsy Grape reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Gutsy Grape

Gutsy Grape SW 6980 has an LRV of 11.21% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 11.21% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape undertones?

Purple is Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#705284

RGB code:

112, 82, 132

Is Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape SW 6980 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 276° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6980 Gutsy Grape HSL code: 276, 23%, 42%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6980 Gutsy Grape

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Gutsy Grape SW 6980 vs Vigorous Violet SW 6838

Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.

Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape SW 6980 vs Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet SW 6838Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape SW 6980
LRV: 11.21%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 13.12%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Gutsy Grape SW 6980 vs Grape Harvest SW 6285

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape SW 6980 vs Sherwin Williams Grape Harvest SW 6285Sherwin Williams Gutsy Grape SW 6980
LRV: 11.21%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 12.91%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#705284copy color code
RGB Decimal112, 82, 132copy color code
RGB Percent43.92%, 32.16%, 51.76%copy color code
HSVHue: 276° Saturation: 37.88% Value: 51.76%copy color code
HSLhsl(276, 23, 42)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 15.15 Magenta: 37.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.24copy color code
YIQY: 96.67 I: 1.81 Q: 21.906copy color code
XYZX: 13.863 Y: 11.145 Z: 23.245copy color code
CIE LabL:39.824 a:22.573 b:-23.283copy color code
CIE LuvL:39.824 u:12.054 v:-35.384copy color code
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Hunter lab33.385, 15.7, -17.912copy color code
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