Ref. #8A779A · DE5956
Pale Eggplant
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pale Eggplant Technical Profile
What color is Pale Eggplant? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8A779A. Colors similar to Pale Eggplant include Behr Gypsy Magic, Valspar Purple Phantom, Hirshfield's Queen Of Sheba. Pale Eggplant has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Pale Eggplant creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Pale Eggplant pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pale Eggplant
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Eggplant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Eggplant
#8A779A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Eggplant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pale 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.
Pale Eggplant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Eggplant have?
Pale Eggplant by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Pale Eggplant from other brands?
The closest matches are Gypsy Magic by Behr (#877895), Purple Phantom by Valspar (#917AA4), Queen Of Sheba by Hirshfield's (#817699). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Eggplant?
Pale Eggplant has an LRV of 20.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Eggplant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.