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Pico Eggplant

#7E2553

RGB 126, 37, 83 · HSL 329°, 55%, 32% · CMYK 0, 71, 34, 51

Pico Eggplant is #7E2553 in HEX — rgb(126, 37, 83), hsl(329°, 55%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 34%, 51%).

Pico Eggplant pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 55%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7E2553

RGB126, 37, 83

HSL329°, 55%, 32%

HSV329°, 71%, 49%

CMYK0, 71, 34, 51

Decimal8267091

CSS RGBrgb(126, 37, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 55%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

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ΔE 3.8 · #812A51

Behr

Cranapple 130D-7

ΔE 3.9 · #7B194B

Vista Paint

Berry Patch C-1151

ΔE 5.3 · #83335A

Dulux

Mulberry Taste S49G9

ΔE 6.7 · #8E3765

Sherwin-Williams

Forward Fuchsia SW6842

ΔE 7.7 · #92345B

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 7.9 · #84395D

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 10 · #803C60

Dunn-Edwards

Putnam Plum DEA100

ΔE 11.8 · #8D4362

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 13.3 · #A03472

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 14 · #A54976

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 14 · #652F53

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 16.6 · #81465D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 18.7 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 21.7 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 23.6 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 34.3 · #732318

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

#7E2553

#257E50

Analogous

#7D257E

#7E2553

#7E2526

Triadic

#7E2553

#537E25

#25537E

Split-Complementary

#7E2553

#267E25

#257E7D

Tetradic

#7E2553

#7E7D25

#257E50

#25267E

Monochromatic

#14060D

#43142C

#7E2553

#BA367A

#D369A0

Rectangle

#7E2553

#7E5025

#257E50

#25537E

Compound

#7E2553

#7E2526

#257E50

#257E7D

Variations

Lighter

#B43476

#C86699

#DAABC3

Darker

#671C43

#48122E

#2B0A1B

Saturation

#5F4452

#7E2553

#911254

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7E2553

#555451

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E2553

#40404F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E2553

#7B3334

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pico Eggplant strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#9E4859

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E2553

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B4D7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#256644

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: #7E2553;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E2553;

CSS Variable

--color-pico-eggplant: #7E2553;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pico-eggplant': '#7E2553' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E2553] text-[#7E2553]

SCSS

$pico-eggplant: #7E2553;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E2553?

#7E2553 is Pico Eggplant, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #7E2553 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pico Eggplant?

Pico Eggplant works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pico Eggplant?

Pico Eggplant pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pico Eggplant?

You can download Pico 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 Pico Eggplant?

The hex code is #7E2553. In RGB it's 126, 37, 83, and in HSL it's 329°, 55%, 32%.

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