Eggplant
Also known as: Jacarta , Alien Purple , Pion Purple , Velvet Cosmos
Part of the pink family, Eggplant pairs a deep base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
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
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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Eggplant
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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 Eggplant 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 15.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Eggplant background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Eggplant
Eggplant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Eggplant
Eggplant triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Eggplant : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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