Eggplant

#6E5160

Crayola color

Eggplant (#6E5160) is a rich, muted purple-brown from the Crayola collection, referencing the deep, dark rind color of the eggplant vegetable (aubergine). It sits between dark plum and muted mauve, suggesting the color of dried lavender, aged wine barrels, and moody editorial photography. It is a sophisticated, contemporary neutral with depth.

Color Values

HEX

#6E5160

RGB

110, 81, 96

HSL

329.0, 15.2%, 37.5%

HSV

329.0, 26.4%, 43.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 26.4%, 12.7%, 56.9%

OKLCH

0.4706 0.0445 346.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #6E5160;
color: #6E5160;
border-color: #6E5160;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 600 #52525B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #6E5160?

RGB(110, 81, 96) · HSL(329.0, 15.2%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 26.4%, 12.7%, 56.9%)

Does #6E5160 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #6E5160?

Use FFFFFF text on a #6E5160 background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.