ColorplanBenjamin Moore Eggplant (1379) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 9. For trim, try Raspberry Ice (2072-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 9.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6D4A61 |
| RGB | 109, 74, 97 |
| HSL | 321°, 19%, 36% |
About Eggplant
Eggplant (1379) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 9, Eggplant absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Eggplant read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Kalamata (AF-630), it's darker and cooler.
How Eggplant changes with the light
Eggplant is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Eggplant will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Eggplant will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Eggplant from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Eggplant looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Eggplant in real homes
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Eggplant equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Preference Red (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Eggplant questions
What undertone does Eggplant have?
Eggplant has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Eggplant read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Eggplant a light or dark color?
Eggplant has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Eggplant absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Eggplant in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 11.0); Farrow & Ball: Brinjal No.222 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 9.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Eggplant?
Try Raspberry Ice (2072-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Eggplant's undertone.
Where does Eggplant work best?
Eggplant works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Eggplant absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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