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Farrow & Ball Brinjal

No. 222 · #5D4448 · LRV 6.9

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany is a 96% match

Brinjal (No. 222) is a deep red from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany (96% match).

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LRV

6.9 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 222

HEX

#5D4448

RGB

93, 68, 72

HSL

350°, 16%, 32%

Family

Reds

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Brinjal FAQ

What undertone does Brinjal have?

Brinjal has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Brinjal?

Brinjal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Brinjal in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01), 96%; PPG: Chianti (PPG13-06), 96%; Valspar: Purple Earth (1004-7A), 95%; Glidden: Enchanting Eggplant (PPG13-07), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Dark Walnut (1358), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian (SW 7580), 93%; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Brinjal?

The HEX code of Brinjal (No. 222) is #5D4448, RGB 93, 68, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.