Pale Eggplant DE5956 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8A779A, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gypsy Magic from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8A779A · DE5956
Pale Eggplant
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pale Eggplant Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A779A
RGB138, 119, 154
Estimated LRV20.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Pale Eggplant
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Eggplant
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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
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Pale Eggplant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Eggplant have?
Pale Eggplant by Dunn-Edwards 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 Pale Eggplant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Eggplant are Gypsy Magic by Behr (a very close match), Purple Phantom by Valspar (a very close match), Queen of Sheba by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Eggplant?
Pale Eggplant has a estimated lightness value of 20.9, 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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