Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Grapevine |
| SKU | DET408 |
| Hex | #B194A6 |
| RGB | 177, 148, 166 |
| HSL | 323°, 16%, 64% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Dunn-Edwards Grapevine
Grapevine sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Grapevine is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Grapevine within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B194A6 in HSL space. Pair Grapevine with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Grapevine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grapevine 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 Dunn-Edwards DET408 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grapevine
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ashberry (PPG1179-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Grapevine without repainting risk. See the full Ashberry swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grapevine
Behr's nearest match is Fond Memory (130F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Grapevine without repainting risk. See the full Fond Memory swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grapevine
At Valspar, the closest color to Grapevine is Dusty Lavender (1002-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Lavender swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grapevine
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grapevine is Rosé (SW 6290) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosé swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grapevine
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grapevine is Purple Zinnia (246-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Zinnia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grapevine
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Grapevine. The nearest is Enthroned Above (1199) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enthroned Above swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grapevine
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Grapevine. The nearest is Iris Bliss (1383) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grapevine
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapevine — the nearest deck color, Gypsy's Gown (1311), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET408 instead. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grapevine
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapevine — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 8.28). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET408 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Grapevine
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapevine — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 11.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET408 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grapevine
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapevine — the nearest deck color, Worsted (NO. 284), is clearly different (ΔE 15.57). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET408 instead. See the full Worsted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grapevine
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapevine — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 15.73). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET408 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Grapevine
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapevine — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 18.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET408 instead. See the full Anita swatch →