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Sherwin-Williams Gentle Grape

SW 9074 · #908A9B · LRV 26.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Tin Lizzie is a 96% match

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

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LRV

26.5 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

PPG: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), 96%; Glidden: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), 96%; Behr: Evening In Paris (N560-4), 96%; Valspar: Intrigue (T522), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Amorous (AF-600), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Soft Charcoal (DE5935), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.