Eggplant

Colors that go with eggplant

Eggplant (#614051) is a dark, muted red. Colors that go well with eggplant include Ethereal Woods (#406150), Jurassic Park (#416140), Royal Plum (#604061), Wild Thing (#614041), Cypress (#516140). For a safe, polished look, pair eggplant with a soft off-white like #F9F3F6 and a deep neutral like #1F181C; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #406150.

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Best colors to pair with eggplant

ComplementaryEthereal Woods #406150
Opposite eggplant on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryJurassic Park #416140
Sits next to eggplant's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousRoyal Plum #604061
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with eggplant for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousWild Thing #614041
The neighbour on the other side of eggplant — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicCypress #516140
One third of the way around the wheel from eggplant: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralFrench Porcelain #F9F3F6
An off-white with a hint of eggplant — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralBats Cloak #1F181C
A deep, eggplant-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayMighty Mauve #898185
A warm-or-cool gray matched to eggplant for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Eggplant color palettes

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Text and backgrounds with eggplant

AaText on a eggplant background

8.90:1Very goodWhite text on #614051

AaEggplant text on a light background

8.90:1Very good#614051 text on #FFFFFF

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FAQ

What colors go with eggplant?

Ethereal Woods (#406150), Jurassic Park (#416140), Royal Plum (#604061), Wild Thing (#614041), Cypress (#516140) go well with eggplant. Neutrals such as #F9F3F6 and #1F181C are the easiest companions, and #406150 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of eggplant?

The complementary color of eggplant (#614051) is #406150 (Ethereal Woods), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with eggplant?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight eggplant tint, such as #F9F3F6 and #898185, plus a deep near-black like #1F181C. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on eggplant?

White text on #614051 has a contrast ratio of 8.90:1 (very good). For eggplant text, use a background like #FFFFFF (8.90:1, very good).

Is eggplant a warm or cool color?

Eggplant is a warm color in the red family.

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