Old Eggplant
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Old Eggplant is a dark, dusty pink with muted, ashy undertones. This matte, unsaturated shade offers a moody and serious aesthetic, perfect for providing depth in graphic layouts. The hex code for this color is #614051. Because of its dark, earthy composition, it provides high contrast against white text, making it a reliable choice for readable background elements in modern, sophisticated interface designs.
Questions about Old Eggplant
What is the hex code for Old Eggplant?
Old Eggplant is #614051. In RGB that is rgb(97, 64, 81), in HSL hsl(329, 20%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 16%, 62%.
What colors pair best with Old Eggplant #614051?
Old Eggplant #614051 pairs beautifully with soft, neutral tones like cream or warm beige to balance its dusty intensity. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast palette, try incorporating muted sage or a deep charcoal gray to ground the design.
Is #614051 considered a warm or cool color?
Old Eggplant #614051 sits in a complex middle ground, leaning slightly warm due to its dusty pink and plum base. Its ashy, muted quality softens this warmth significantly, making it feel less vibrant than a standard purple or rose.
Is Old Eggplant readable on white or black?
Old Eggplant has a 8.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.