Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Grapes of Wrath |
| SKU | 1284 |
| Hex | #65627D |
| RGB | 101, 98, 125 |
| HSL | 247°, 12%, 44% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Kompozit Grapes of Wrath
With an LRV of 13, 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 by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Grapes of Wrath within Kompozit'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.
Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pinot Grigio Grape 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 13) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Grapes of Wrath without repainting risk. See the full Purple Daze swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grapes of Wrath
The closest Hirshfield's 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 lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Grapes of Wrath and you'll get the same color. See the full Grapes of Wrath swatch →