BLACKS

Exquisite Eggplant

#330033

RGB 51, 0, 51 · HSL 300°, 100%, 10% · CMYK 0, 100, 0, 80

Exquisite Eggplant is #330033 in HEX — rgb(51, 0, 51), hsl(300°, 100%, 10%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 80%).

Exquisite Eggplant pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 300°, 100%, 10%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#330033

RGB51, 0, 51

HSL300°, 100%, 10%

HSV300°, 100%, 20%

CMYK0, 100, 0, 80

Decimal3342387

CSS RGBrgb(51, 0, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 100%, 10%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vin Rouge 110D-7

ΔE 16 · #532448

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 20.1 · #20214F

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

ΔE 20.6 · #5D3258

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 20.8 · #5A345C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 21.4 · #652F53

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 21.6 · #612F4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 21.6 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 23.1 · #5D395F

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 24.3 · #392434

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 25 · #643E65

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 27.2 · #654161

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 27.3 · #564371

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 32.1 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 33.4 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 33.9 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 34.9 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#330033

#003300

Analogous

#190033

#330033

#33001A

Triadic

#330033

#333300

#003333

Split-Complementary

#330033

#1A3300

#00331A

Tetradic

#330033

#331A00

#003300

#001933

Monochromatic

#1A0019

#330033

#80007F

#CC00CC

Rectangle

#330033

#330000

#003300

#003333

Compound

#330033

#33001A

#003300

#00331A

Variations

Lighter

#8F008F

#D912D9

#E776E7

Darker

#290029

#1C001C

#100010

Saturation

#211221

#330033

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

17.67:1

AAA

vs Black

1.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#330033

#182032

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#330033

#11112F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#330033

#30120D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Exquisite Eggplant reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth

PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive

dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#662D41

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#330033

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#533266

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#095309

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #330033;

CSS — background

background-color: #330033;

CSS Variable

--color-exquisite-eggplant: #330033;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exquisite-eggplant': '#330033' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#330033] text-[#330033]

SCSS

$exquisite-eggplant: #330033;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #330033?

#330033 is Exquisite Eggplant, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #330033 warm or cool?

Exquisite Eggplant reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Exquisite Eggplant?

Exquisite Eggplant works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Exquisite Eggplant?

Exquisite Eggplant pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Exquisite Eggplant?

You can download Exquisite Eggplant on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Exquisite Eggplant?

The hex code is #330033. In RGB it's 51, 0, 51, and in HSL it's 300°, 100%, 10%.

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