Aubergine
Also known as: Antique Burgundy, Wenge Black, Hornblende, Night Red
As a deep take on red, Aubergine carries confident and commanding energy that suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 14.41:1.
Aubergine color codes
- HEX
- #372528
- RGB
- rgb(55, 37, 40)
- RGBA
- rgba(55, 37, 40, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(350, 20%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(350, 33%, 22%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 33%, 27%, 78%)
- LAB
- lab(17.0 9.2 1.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(28.7% 0.028 7.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 14.8
- RAL 3007 — Black red#402225 · ΔE 5.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aubergine works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Aubergine
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Aubergine by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 14.41:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Aubergine background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Aubergine
Aubergine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aubergine
Aubergine triad
Similar colors
- Havana#3B2B2C · ΔE 2.3
- Melanzane#342931 · ΔE 4.5
- Mole#392D2B · ΔE 4.9
- Dark Roast#4A2D2F · ΔE 5.5
- Cowboy#443736 · ΔE 6.5
- Bats Cloak#1F1518 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aubergine is closest to Elite Teal.
Aubergine FAQs
What color is Aubergine?
Aubergine is a dark red with the hex code #372528. In HSL terms it has a hue of 350°, 20% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aubergine?
The hex code for Aubergine is #372528. In RGB it's rgb(55, 37, 40), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 33%, 27%, 78%).
What colors go well with Aubergine?
Aubergine pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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