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Farrow & Ball Brinjal
No. 222 · #5D4448 · LRV ~6.9
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany (~96% proximity)Brinjal (No. 222) is a deep red from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Plum Pudding Mahogany (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Brinjal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
No. 222
HEX
#5D4448
RGB
93, 68, 72
HSL
350°, 16%, 32%
Family
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Brinjal FAQ
What undertone does Brinjal have?
Brinjal has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Brinjal in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01), ~96% proximity; PPG: Chianti (PPG13-06), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Purple Earth (1004-7A), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Enchanting Eggplant (PPG13-07), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dark Walnut (1358), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian (SW 7580), ~93% proximity; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), ~89% 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 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.