Eggplant paint colors
More eggplant shades
1 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Eggplant at every US brand
8 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full eggplant lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Top Kompozit eggplant
7 in deckKompozit's deck has 7 colors that match the eggplant band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About eggplant
Eggplant is the moody anchor of the purple family — a deep purple-brown with enough red warmth to read sophisticated rather than gothic. It shifts toward chocolate in low light and reveals its violet under daylight.
Use it on dining-room walls, libraries, primary bedrooms, or lacquered cabinetry where you want envelope-rich color. Pair with cream trim, aged brass, and walnut floors. Its low LRV demands generous lighting to avoid feeling cavelike. Designer alternatives: BM Dark Purple, SW Grape Harvest, F&B Pelt.