PURPLES

Oriental Eggplant

#533E50

RGB 83, 62, 80 · HSL 309°, 14%, 28% · CMYK 0, 25, 4, 67

Oriental Eggplant is #533E50 in HEX — rgb(83, 62, 80), hsl(309°, 14%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 4%, 67%).

Oriental Eggplant pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 14%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#533E50

RGB83, 62, 80

HSL309°, 14%, 28%

HSV309°, 25%, 33%

CMYK0, 25, 4, 67

Decimal5455440

CSS RGBrgb(83, 62, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 14%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

Exact match

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 1.7 · #503C50

Vista Paint

Autumn Plum K-752

ΔE 1.9 · #513B4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

ΔE 2.1 · #513E4D

Benjamin Moore

Peerage CC-36

ΔE 2.2 · #503C51

Dulux

Smoked Amethyst S46B8

ΔE 3.2 · #5A4352

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 3.7 · #593C50

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 5 · #5C4450

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5.1 · #50414C

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 5.3 · #54415B

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5.3 · #5F3F54

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.4 · #4D3E45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.3 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.1 · #583F40

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 12.3 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.6 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#533E50

#3D5140

Analogous

#4A3D51

#533E50

#513D44

Triadic

#533E50

#4E513D

#3D4E51

Split-Complementary

#533E50

#44513D

#3D514A

Tetradic

#533E50

#514A3D

#3D5140

#3D4451

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E

#261D24

#533E50

#7D5E78

#A3859E

Rectangle

#533E50

#51403D

#3D5140

#3D4E51

Compound

#533E50

#513D44

#3D5140

#3D514A

Variations

Lighter

#7B5D77

#9E849A

#C5B8C3

Darker

#42313F

#2D212C

#1B1319

Saturation

#4A4449

#513D4E

#701F64

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

9.67:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#533E50

#454850

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#533E50

#42424E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#533E50

#514241

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Oriental Eggplant 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

#7E5B57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#533E50

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B607B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E4C32

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: #533E50;

CSS — background

background-color: #533E50;

CSS Variable

--color-oriental-eggplant: #533E50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oriental-eggplant': '#533E50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#533E50] text-[#533E50]

SCSS

$oriental-eggplant: #533E50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #533E50?

#533E50 is Oriental Eggplant, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #533E50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oriental Eggplant?

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

What colors pair well with Oriental Eggplant?

Oriental Eggplant 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 Oriental Eggplant?

You can download Oriental 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 Oriental Eggplant?

The hex code is #533E50. In RGB it's 83, 62, 80, and in HSL it's 309°, 14%, 28%.

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