Eggplant
Also known as: Jacarta, Alien Purple, Pion Purple, Velvet Cosmos
Eggplant is a deep, vivid pink that reads as playful and warm. It shines in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 15.71:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Eggplant color codes
- HEX
- #430541
- RGB
- rgb(67, 5, 65)
- RGBA
- rgba(67, 5, 65, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(302, 86%, 14%)
- HSV
- hsv(302, 93%, 26%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 93%, 3%, 74%)
- LAB
- lab(13.7 33.7 -20.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(27.2% 0.116 329.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indigo#4B0082 · ΔE 12.9
- RAL 4007 — Purple violet#4A203B · ΔE 8.4 · 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 Eggplant works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Eggplant
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Eggplant 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 15.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Eggplant background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Eggplant
Eggplant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Eggplant
Eggplant triad
Similar colors
- Dark Purple#35063E · ΔE 3.3
- Clairvoyant#480656 · ΔE 4.8
- Coal Mine#220033 · ΔE 7.5
- Murasaki#4F284B · ΔE 8.0
- Acai#48295B · ΔE 8.6
- Blackberry#43182F · ΔE 9.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Eggplant is closest to PCB Green.
Eggplant FAQs
What color is Eggplant?
Eggplant is a dark pink with the hex code #430541. In HSL terms it has a hue of 302°, 86% saturation, and 14% lightness.
What is the hex code for Eggplant?
The hex code for Eggplant is #430541. In RGB it's rgb(67, 5, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 93%, 3%, 74%).
What colors go well with Eggplant?
Eggplant pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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