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Dunn-Edwards Pale Eggplant
DE5956 · #8A779A · LRV ~20.9
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Purple Hills (~94% proximity)Pale Eggplant (DE5956) is a dark purple from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Purple Hills (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Pale Eggplant in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
20.9 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5956
HEX
#8A779A
RGB
138, 119, 154
HSL
273°, 15%, 54%
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Pale Eggplant FAQ
What is the LRV of Pale Eggplant?
Pale Eggplant has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Pale Eggplant in other brands?
Valspar: Purple Hills (1001-5B), ~94% proximity; Behr: Passion Fruit (M100-5), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Veri Berri (SW 9069), ~91% proximity; PPG: Crowning Glory (PPG17-07), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Crowning Glory (PPG17-07), ~90% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wild Orchid (2072-40), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wood Violet (HGSW6557), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~69% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Pale Eggplant?
The HEX code of Pale Eggplant (DE5956) is #8A779A, RGB 138, 119, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.