Eggplant
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Eggplant is a dim, near-black purple with heavy magenta undertones. Because it sits so low in value, it functions best as a dramatic base or high-contrast background for lighter UI elements. Pair it with soft cream or pale gold to prevent the mood from becoming too oppressive. This deep shade is identified by the hex code #430541.
Questions about Eggplant
What is the hex code for Eggplant?
Eggplant is #430541. In RGB that is rgb(67, 5, 65), in HSL hsl(302, 86%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 3%, 74%.
What colors pair best with Eggplant #430541?
How should I use #430541 in UI design?
Use #430541 as a dramatic base or background color when you want a luxurious, sophisticated alternative to standard black. Because of its extreme darkness, ensure all text and interactive elements are rendered in very light, highly readable tones.
Is Eggplant readable on white or black?
Eggplant has a 15.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.