Sliced Eggplant 345-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #534C58, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #534C58 · 345-6DB
Sliced Eggplant
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sliced Eggplant Technical Profile
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Sliced Eggplant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sliced Eggplant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySliced Eggplant
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreShadow
Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Extravagance
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Amethyst
PPG
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Plum Perfect
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Fury
Valspar
Very similar
My Place or Yours?
Vista Paint
Very similar
Night Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sliced Eggplant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sliced Eggplant
#534C58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81567D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sliced Eggplant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sliced 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 Dutch Boy Colors
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Sliced Eggplant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sliced Eggplant have?
Sliced Eggplant by Dutch Boy 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 Sliced Eggplant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sliced Eggplant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sliced Eggplant are Shadow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Super Nova by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Extravagance by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sliced 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 Sliced Eggplant?
Sliced Eggplant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sliced Eggplant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.