Eggplant 1247-7 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5A4E88, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackberry Jam from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5A4E88 · 1247-7
Eggplant
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Eggplant Technical Profile
HEX Code#5A4E88
RGB90, 78, 136
Estimated LRV9.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Eggplant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eggplant
#5A4E88
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F6C9D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eggplant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Eggplant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eggplant have?
Eggplant by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple 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 Eggplant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eggplant are Blackberry Jam by Behr (a very close match), Fully Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Violet by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Eggplant?
Eggplant has a estimated lightness value of 9.4, 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 Eggplant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.