Oriental Eggplant PPU17-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #533E4F, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Velvet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #533E4F · PPU17-2
Oriental Eggplant
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Oriental Eggplant Technical Profile
HEX Code#533E4F
RGB83, 62, 79
Estimated LRV5.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Oriental Eggplant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oriental Eggplant
#533E4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#764E5B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oriental Eggplant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oriental Eggplant Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Oriental Eggplant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oriental Eggplant have?
Oriental Eggplant by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oriental Eggplant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oriental Eggplant are Royal Velvet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Autumn Plum by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Royal Velvet by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oriental Eggplant's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Oriental Eggplant?
Oriental Eggplant has a estimated lightness value of 5.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Oriental Eggplant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.