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Behr Graphic GrapeT15-12 · #824E78 · LRV 12

Graphic Grape reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr T15-12 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GRAPHIC GRAPE
RGB 130, 78, 120LRV 12

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameGraphic Grape
SKUT15-12
Hex#824E78
RGB130, 78, 120
HSL312°, 25%, 41%
LRV12
Undertonewarm magenta tone
FamilyPurple
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About Behr Graphic Grape

With an LRV of 12, Graphic Grape is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Graphic Grape works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches by brand

9 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.02
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6979 · #944F80 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 13
SW 6838 · #7C5A7E · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 13
SW 6981 · #795484 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 12

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2073-30 · #764B6E · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 10
1372 · #755172 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 11

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All purple at Valspar →
1003-3A · #7A4B70 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 10.4
4001-10C · #7E4883 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 10.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.79
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1180-7 · #804874 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 10
PPG1251-7 · #905284 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 14

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.11
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1180-7 · #7F4774 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 10
PPG1251-7 · #905284 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 14

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All purple at Dutch Boy →
146-7DB · #8F4F7D · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 13
145-7DB · #795484 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 12
HGSW 1432 · #7C5A7E · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 13
HGSW 6838 · #7C5A7E · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 13

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6000 · #804B81 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 11
DE6007 · #73486B · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 9

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.75
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1180 · #6E496E · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 9

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Graphic Grape within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

MQ4-62 · LRV 12
HDC-MD-07 · LRV 13
BIC-35 · LRV 11
S130-6 · LRV 10
PPU1-18 · LRV 14
PMD-87 · LRV 12

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #824E78 in HSL space. Pair Graphic Grape with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#824E78 + #4E8258
TRIADIC
#824E78 · #78824E · #4E7882
ANALOGOUS
#724E82 · #824E78 · #824E5E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
6.34:1AA
Sample text on black
3.31:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Graphic Grape Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Graphic Grape from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr T15-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graphic Grape

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Graphic Grape. The nearest is Passionate Purple (SW 6981) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Passionate Purple swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Graphic Grape

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Graphic Grape. The nearest is Ultra Violet (1372) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ultra Violet swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Graphic Grape

At Valspar, the closest color to Graphic Grape is Purple Davenport (1003-3A) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 10.4 vs 12) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Davenport swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graphic Grape

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 10 vs 12) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Graphic Grape without repainting risk. See the full Magic Magenta swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Graphic Grape

At Glidden, the closest color to Graphic Grape is Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 10 vs 12) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Magic Magenta swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graphic Grape

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Graphic Grape. The nearest is Purple Tulips (145-7DB) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Tulips swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graphic Grape

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Graphic Grape. The nearest is Pretty Purple (HGSW 1432) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pretty Purple swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Graphic Grape

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Graphic Grape is Vibrant Orchid (DE6000) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vibrant Orchid swatch →

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