Aubergine
A deep and moody blackened aubergine
Aubergine is an ultra-dark, muted red that feels nearly black. This dusty, inky shade carries a sense of mystery and serious weight. Because it is so dark, #372528 works best as a moody, atmospheric background rather than for fine text. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or dusty pinks to create a balanced, understated aesthetic.
About Aubergine
Ashy plum scraped from the bottom of the bowl
What does aubergine mean?
Aubergine often stands in for eggplant skins, late winter produce, and the muted side of wine and berry tones. Its near-black lightness and low saturation give it a heavy, matte stillness, more shadowed wall than ripe fruit.
Where you see aubergine
- eggplant skin
- dried rose petals
- dark potting soil
- overbrewed black tea
- charred beet edges
- worn velvet upholstery
What it works for
Use it as a deep neutral in palettes where brown feels too warm and black feels too flat.
What colors go with aubergine?
Mauve #e0b0ffThe dusty pink lifts the darkness without adding brightness.Sage #9caf88Muted green sits against the red undertone and calms it.Ochre #cc7722Warm earth yellow reads rich instead of loud beside it.Blush #de5d83A soft pale pink keeps the pairing quiet and close-toned.Slate #708090Cool grey blue sharpens the warmth hidden in the red.Cream #fffdd0Off white gives the darkness space and clean contrast.
Questions about Aubergine
What is the hex code for Aubergine?
Aubergine is #372528. In RGB that is rgb(55, 37, 40), in HSL hsl(350, 20%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 27%, 78%.
Does #372528 work well for website body text?
No, #372528 is far too dark and lacks sufficient contrast against standard white or off-white backgrounds to be legible as body text. Reserve this deep, ink-like shade for large headings, footer areas, or atmospheric background textures instead of typography.
Is Aubergine readable on white or black?
Aubergine has a 14.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.