Fabulous Grape
SW 6293 · #6D344F · LRV 6 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Liberty Blue1
- 2Fabulous Grape6
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Fabulous Grape, Really?
Fabulous Grape reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 6293 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Fabulous Grape
Fabulous 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 Fabulous Grape
At LRV 6, Fabulous 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Fabulous 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6293 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Dark Burgundy2075-10 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ruby NightsV040-6 · Valspar | 1.8 | 6.2 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Plum12RR 07/229 · Glidden | 3.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Conspicuous Fuchsia247-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | FramboiseHGSW 1021 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Primitive PlumDEA195 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.7 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Fabulous Grape within Sherwin-Williams'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 #6D344F in HSL space. Pair Fabulous Grape with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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