Brinjal 222 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #5D3B42, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #5D3B42 · 222
Brinjal
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brinjal Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D3B42
RGB93, 59, 66
Estimated LRV5.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Brinjal
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Jamaica
Behr
#5C3D45
Close digital match
Deep Maroon
Sherwin-Williams
#623F45
Close digital match
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#604046
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#563940
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#643B42
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Dunn-Edwards
#643B46
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Dutch Boy
#664043
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#60393B
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Benjamin Moore
#5B3747
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Chestnut Brown
RAL
#633A34
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Colors That Work With Brinjal
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brinjal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brinjal are Jamaica by Behr (a close digital match), Hibiscus Punch by Behr (a close digital match), Deep Maroon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Brinjal's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.