Gracious Grape
344-7DB · #373346 · LRV 4 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Gracious Grape4
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Gracious Grape, Really?
Gracious Grape reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dutch Boy 344-7DB behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Gracious Grape
Gracious Grape earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Gracious Grape
At LRV 4, Gracious Grape is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Gracious Grape are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dutch Boy 344-7DB directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Dark Burgundy WineBXC-09 · Behr | 1.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| Farrow & Ball | Titmouse BlueNO. W24 · Farrow & Ball | 4.5 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
The nearest shades to Gracious Grape within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #373346 in HSL space. Pair Gracious Grape with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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