PURPLES

Exotic Eggplant

#5C4468

RGB 92, 68, 104 · HSL 280°, 21%, 34% · CMYK 12, 35, 0, 59

Exotic Eggplant is #5C4468 in HEX — rgb(92, 68, 104), hsl(280°, 21%, 34%), cmyk(12%, 35%, 0%, 59%).

Exotic Eggplant pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 21%, 34%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5C4468

RGB92, 68, 104

HSL280°, 21%, 34%

HSV280°, 35%, 41%

CMYK12, 35, 0, 59

Decimal6046824

CSS RGBrgb(92, 68, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 21%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 1.2 · #594265

Vista Paint

Sunset Serenade C-1235

ΔE 1.7 · #574165

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 2.2 · #61496E

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 3.1 · #5F4B70

Dulux

Gengiana S45D8

ΔE 3.5 · #5E4871

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 5.1 · #5F4561

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 6 · #533D69

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 6.1 · #5D395F

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 6.3 · #675375

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 6.4 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.6 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.6 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 16.1 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 17.6 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.1 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#5C4468

#516944

Analogous

#4B4469

#5C4468

#694463

Triadic

#5C4468

#695D44

#44695D

Split-Complementary

#5C4468

#636944

#44694B

Tetradic

#5C4468

#694B44

#516944

#446369

Monochromatic

#0E0A0F

#34263B

#5C4468

#866397

#AA90B6

Rectangle

#5C4468

#694451

#516944

#44695D

Compound

#5C4468

#694463

#516944

#44694B

Variations

Lighter

#815F92

#A088AC

#C7BBCD

Darker

#4A3655

#33253B

#1E1522

Saturation

#59515C

#5D4469

#68228B

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

8.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C4468

#495168

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C4468

#494964

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C4468

#594C48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Exotic 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

#846069

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C4468

Daylight 5500K

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

#72658D

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#445C37

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: #5C4468;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C4468;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-eggplant: #5C4468;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-eggplant': '#5C4468' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C4468] text-[#5C4468]

SCSS

$exotic-eggplant: #5C4468;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C4468?

#5C4468 is Exotic Eggplant, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5C4468 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Eggplant?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Eggplant?

Exotic 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 Exotic Eggplant?

You can download Exotic 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 Exotic Eggplant?

The hex code is #5C4468. In RGB it's 92, 68, 104, and in HSL it's 280°, 21%, 34%.

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