Behr Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

Color code:PPU17-02
Color name:Oriental Eggplant
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Oriental Eggplant?

Infuse your space with sophistication using Behr's Oriental Eggplant, a rich hue that exudes elegance and warmth. This deep and bold tone pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like PPU17-01 Ballet White or PPU17-03 Polished Stone to create a striking contrast. For a contemporary look, consider combining Oriental Eggplant with PPU17-10 Infinite Deep Sea for a modern and luxurious aesthetic. Embrace the regal atmosphere of Oriental Eggplant by incorporating accents of metallic gold or silver to enhance its royal allure.

What are Behr Oriental Eggplant undertones?

Red is Behr Oriental Eggplant undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#533E4F

RGB code:

83, 62, 79

Is Behr Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 311° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU17-02 Oriental Eggplant HSL code: 311, 14%, 28%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Oriental Eggplant:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02 vs Extravagance MQ5-1

Behr Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02 vs Behr Extravagance MQ5-1Open Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02
LRV: 6.61%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 7.34%
Dark color
Temperature: warm