Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Grapes of Wrath |
| SKU | 1284 |
| Hex | #65627D |
| RGB | 101, 98, 125 |
| HSL | 247°, 12%, 44% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Grapes of Wrath
With an LRV of 15, Grapes of Wrath is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Grapes of Wrath works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Grapes of Wrath within Hirshfield's'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 #65627D in HSL space. Pair Grapes of Wrath 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.
Hirshfield's Grapes of Wrath Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grapes of Wrath 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 Hirshfield's 1284 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Purple Passage (SW 6551), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Grapes of Wrath without repainting risk. See the full Purple Passage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Behr's nearest match is Twilight Dusk (PMD-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Grapes of Wrath without repainting risk. See the full Twilight Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Grapes of Wrath. The nearest is Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinot Grigio Grape swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Purple Suede (V075-5), is clearly different (ΔE 6.44). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Purple Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Silverado (PPG1172-6), is clearly different (ΔE 5.43). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Silverado swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
At Glidden, the closest color to Grapes of Wrath is Nightshade Violet (10RB 14/132) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightshade Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grapes of Wrath is Lil' Sea Urchin (243-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lil' Sea Urchin swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Violet Twilight (HGSW 2412), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Grapes of Wrath without repainting risk. See the full Violet Twilight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Purple Daze (DE5929), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Grapes of Wrath without repainting risk. See the full Purple Daze swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Texas Storm (JG-142), is clearly different (ΔE 10.38). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Texas Storm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 6.92). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Lavender Moor (H064), is clearly different (ΔE 6.61). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Lavender Moor swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Juniper Berry (CA208), is clearly different (ΔE 8.72). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Juniper Berry swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Scooter (C2-777), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Scooter swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Blue'd Up (PNT100-MD-57), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Blue'd Up swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT), is clearly different (ΔE 14.66). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Rodmell (RODMELL), is clearly different (ΔE 8.64). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Rodmell swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 13.2). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Grapes of Wrath — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 13.2). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1284 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Grapes of Wrath is Grapes of Wrath (1284). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). If Kompozit is your counter, order Grapes of Wrath and you'll get the same color. See the full Grapes of Wrath swatch →