What color is Eggplant?
Eggplant is a dark purplish-brown with a muted, smoky tone, hex #614051, closer to a dried lavender bloom than a bright violet. The color carries noticeable red and brown in its base, giving it a warmer feel than most deep purples.
What is the meaning of the color Eggplant?
Named for the dark skin of the eggplant vegetable, the color was first recorded in English in 1915. It gained traction in American interior design through the mid-20th century as rich, jewel-toned palettes became popular in home furnishings. Pantone recognized eggplant as a standalone fashion and design shade in the 1990s, helping standardize its use across textiles and paint lines. Benjamin Moore’s paint color Eggplant 2116-20 became one of the brand’s most recognized deep-tone offerings in the early 2000s.
What colors go with Eggplant?
Colors that pair well with Eggplant include:
Cream: soft, warm contrast
Dusty Rose: gentle tonal blend
Olive Green: earthy, grounded balance
Charcoal: deep, sophisticated anchor
Gold: rich, warm highlight
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #614051 |
color: #614051;
|
| RGB | 97, 64, 81 |
color: rgb(97, 64, 81);
|
| RGB Percentage | 38%, 25%, 32% |
color: rgb(38%, 25%, 32%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 16%, 62% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 329°, 20%, 32% |
color: hsl(329, 20%, 32%);
|
| HSV | 329°, 34%, 38% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 26, 7, -6 |
color: lab(26% 7 -6);
|
| Decimal | 6373457 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.eggplant {
color: #614051;
}
$eggplant: #614051;
rgb(97, 64, 81)