PURPLES

Eggplant Tint

#531B93

RGB 83, 27, 147 · HSL 268°, 69%, 34% · CMYK 44, 82, 0, 42

Eggplant Tint is #531B93 in HEX — rgb(83, 27, 147), hsl(268°, 69%, 34%), cmyk(44%, 82%, 0%, 42%).

Eggplant Tint pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 69%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#531B93

RGB83, 27, 147

HSL268°, 69%, 34%

HSV268°, 82%, 58%

CMYK44, 82, 0, 42

Decimal5446547

CSS RGBrgb(83, 27, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 69%, 34%)

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#531B93

#5B931B

Analogous

#1B1F93

#531B93

#8F1B93

Triadic

#531B93

#93531B

#1B9353

Split-Complementary

#531B93

#938F1B

#1F931B

Tetradic

#531B93

#931B1F

#5B931B

#1B938F

Monochromatic

#0C0416

#2E0F52

#531B93

#7727D3

#9F64E3

Rectangle

#531B93

#931B5B

#5B931B

#1B9353

Compound

#531B93

#8F1B93

#5B931B

#1F931B

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Eggplant Tint run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EFE5FA

Tint #C7A5EE

Tint #9F64E3

Tint #7727D3

Base #531B93

Shade #45177B

Shade #381263

Shade #2B0E4B

Shade #1D0934

Variations

Lighter

#7325CB

#965FD5

#C2A8E1

Darker

#421378

#2D0B54

#1A0632

Saturation

#564569

#531B93

#520DA0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.79:1

AAA

vs Black

1.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#531B93

#044693

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#531B93

#2B2B8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#531B93

#464432

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Eggplant Tint carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#7E4189

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#531B93

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B46AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4D751E

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #531B93;

CSS — background

background-color: #531B93;

CSS Variable

--color-eggplant-tint: #531B93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eggplant-tint': '#531B93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#531B93] text-[#531B93]

SCSS

$eggplant-tint: #531B93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #531B93?

#531B93 is Eggplant Tint, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #531B93 warm or cool?

Eggplant Tint reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Eggplant Tint?

Eggplant Tint works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Eggplant Tint?

Eggplant Tint pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Eggplant Tint?

You can download Eggplant Tint 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 Eggplant Tint?

The hex code is #531B93. In RGB it's 83, 27, 147, and in HSL it's 268°, 69%, 34%.

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