Oriental Eggplant PPU17-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #533E4F, 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.
Ref. #533E4F · PPU17-2
Oriental Eggplant
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Oriental Eggplant Technical Profile
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Oriental Eggplant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oriental Eggplant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOriental Eggplant
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRoyal Velvet
Royal Velvet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Autumn Plum
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eggplant
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peerage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plummy Rouge
Valspar
Very similar
Mulberry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Basil
PPG
Very similar
Mature Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oriental Eggplant
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Oriental Eggplant.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oriental Eggplant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oriental Eggplant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oriental Eggplant are Royal Velvet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Autumn Plum by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Royal Velvet by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oriental Eggplant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.