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Sherwin-Williams Gentle Grape

SW 9074 · #908A9B · LRV ~26.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Tin Lizzie (~96% proximity)

Gentle Grape (SW 9074) is a dark purple from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Tin Lizzie (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Gentle Grape in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9074

HEX

#908A9B

RGB

144, 138, 155

HSL

261°, 8%, 57%

Family

Purples

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Gentle Grape FAQ

What undertone does Gentle Grape have?

Gentle Grape has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark purple, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gentle Grape?

Gentle Grape has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gentle Grape in other brands?

PPG: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), ~96% proximity; Behr: Evening In Paris (N560-4), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Intrigue (T522), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Amorous (AF-600), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Soft Charcoal (DE5935), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gentle Grape?

The HEX code of Gentle Grape (SW 9074) is #908A9B, RGB 144, 138, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.