ColorplanBrinjal
No.222 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 7 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Brinjal (No.222) is a very dark purple with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Dark Walnut (1358) and Sherwin-Williams Carnelian (SW 7580). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 7.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5E4449 |
| RGB | 94, 68, 73 |
| HSL | 348°, 16%, 32% |
About Brinjal
Brinjal (No.222) is a very dark purple from Farrow & Ball with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 7, Brinjal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brinjal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Pelt (No.254), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Brinjal changes with the light
Brinjal 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
Brinjal will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Brinjal 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 Brinjal from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Brinjal will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Brinjal in real homes
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Brinjal 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.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Townsend Harbor Brown (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Rumors (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Brinjal questions
What undertone does Brinjal have?
Brinjal has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brinjal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brinjal a light or dark color?
Brinjal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Brinjal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Brinjal in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dark Walnut 1358 (close, ΔE 2.5); Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian SW 7580 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brinjal?
Try Wevet (No.273) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares Brinjal's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Brinjal work best?
Brinjal works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Brinjal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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