Brinjal 222 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #5D3B42, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jamaica from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D3B42 · 222
Brinjal
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brinjal Technical Profile
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Brinjal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brinjal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBrinjal
Nearly identical
BehrJamaica
Jamaica
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Maroon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gooseberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Ancient Burgundy
Valspar
Very similar
Plumbago
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kung Fu
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wine Goblet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aged Beauty
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Very similar
Jester
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brinjal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brinjal
#5D3B42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A5D51
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brinjal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brinjal 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Brinjal.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brinjal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brinjal have?
Brinjal by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brinjal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brinjal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brinjal are Jamaica by Behr (a near-identical match), Hibiscus Punch by Behr (a near-identical match), Deep Maroon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brinjal'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 Brinjal?
Brinjal 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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Related Reading
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 Brinjal's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.