Aubergine
Also known as: Antique Burgundy , Wenge Black , Hornblende , Night Red
Aubergine sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Aubergine
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 14.41:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Aubergine background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aubergine
Aubergine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aubergine
Aubergine triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Aubergine : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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